Description
The Computer Controlled Wind Power Plants Application with Induction Generator (“AEL-WPPIC”) by EDIBON is designed to study the main characteristics and behavior of induction generators used in wind turbines that feed power into the grid.
This system allows users to explore the electrical setup and operating features of wind turbines using squirrel cage rotor three-phase induction generators. It includes a squirrel cage induction generator connected to a three-phase motor (turbine), with speed controlled by a variable frequency drive. The application simulates various wind conditions and the drive train of a wind turbine.
The system also features a turbine controller for automatic control of the turbine-generator’s electrical parameters and speed. It automatically synchronizes the generator with the grid and provides advanced protection, meeting ANSI standards for generator and turbine protection (e.g., voltage faults, ground faults, power factor issues). A three-phase capacitor bank is included to generate the necessary reactive power, preventing the generator from drawing it from the grid. A network analyzer monitors key electrical parameters.
The wind power plant simulation software (“PSV-WPPP-SOF”) is a key tool in this application. It allows users to control and synchronize the turbine-generator remotely, monitor electrical parameters, and analyze energy losses and voltage drops. Users can save and review data, and compare power curves, energy demands, and load imbalances. The software also simulates pre-configured wind curves to study the generator’s response and analyze the speed and power curves of the turbine.
To expand on this study, additional modules for island operation and manual reactive power compensation are recommended. An analog instrumentation module for measuring key electrical parameters (P, Q, V, f) is also available for deeper analysis.
