Energy Conversion in a Wind Power Plant | RVX 104
The Energy Conversion in a Wind Power Plant RVX 104 demonstrates kinetic wind energy conversion to electrical energy in stand-alone systems. This energy conversion wind power plant features 600mm rotor, 1.1 kW axial fan (0.3 to 50 m/s wind), 60W generator, 12VDC accumulator storage, and five 15W electrical load bulbs. Complete instrumentation measures wind velocity, rotor speed, voltage, and current for energy balance analysis.
The Energy Conversion in a Wind Power Plant RVX 104 is an educational apparatus for studying transformation of kinetic wind energy into electrical energy in stand-alone systems. This energy conversion wind power plant features laboratory-scale wind turbine with axial fan wind source, generator, accumulator storage, and electrical load measurement.
Product Overview
The RVX 104 energy conversion wind power plant comprises axial fan providing variable-speed wind source, laboratory-scale wind turbine rotor with 600mm diameter, generator producing 60W maximum output at 12VDC, and charge controller managing energy storage. Axial fan delivers up to 3.5 m³/s volumetric flow at 1.1 kW maximum power with continuously variable speed control enabling wind velocity adjustment from 0.3 to 50 m/s. Wind turbine rotor operates at up to 1400 rpm. Generator converts kinetic energy to electrical energy at 12VDC with 5A maximum charging current. 12VDC accumulator battery stores electrical energy (battery arranged by user due to export regulations). Charge controller regulates energy storage and discharge. Control unit integrates five 15W incandescent bulbs as electrical load consumers or external load connection capability. Stand-alone system operates independently without grid connection. Wind velocity sensor measures air flow in front of rotor. Speed sensor measures rotor rotational speed (0 to 3000 min⁻¹). Voltage sensor measures output (0 to 20VDC). Current sensor measures charging current (0 to 35A). Digital displays show all measured values. Optional LABVIEW DAQ software enables energy balance analysis and efficiency calculation.
Energy Conversion in a Wind Power Plant RVX 104 — Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Axial Fan Maximum Flow Rate | 3.5 m³/s |
| Axial Fan Maximum Power | 1.1 kW |
| Axial Fan Speed Control | Continuously variable |
| Rotor Diameter | 600mm |
| Rotor Maximum Speed | 1400 rpm |
| Generator Maximum Output | 60W |
| Generator Voltage | 12VDC |
| Generator Maximum Charging Current | 5A |
| Battery Voltage | 12VDC |
| Battery Capacity | 8Ah (arranged by user) |
| Electrical Load (Bulbs) | 5 units, 15W each |
| Electrical Load Voltage | 12VDC |
| Wind Velocity Measurement Range | 0.3 to 50 m/s |
| Rotor Speed Measurement Range | 0 to 3000 min⁻¹ |
| Voltage Measurement Range | 0 to 20VDC |
| Current Measurement Range | 0 to 35A |
| System Type | Stand-alone, off-grid |
| Power Supply | 230V AC for axial fan motor |
Technical Data
Axial Fan (Wind Source):
- Maximum volumetric flow rate: 3.5 m³/s
- Maximum power: 1.1 kW
- Continuously variable speed control
- Wind velocity range: 0.3 to 50 m/s
- Motor voltage: 230V AC
Wind Turbine Rotor:
- Diameter: 600mm
- Maximum speed: 1400 rpm
- Rotor speed measurement range: 0 to 3000 min⁻¹
Generator:
- Type: wind turbine generator
- Maximum output: 60W
- Output voltage: 12VDC
- Maximum charging current: 5A
Energy Storage:
- Battery voltage: 12VDC
- Battery capacity: 8Ah (user-supplied)
- Charge controller: manages storage and discharge
- Accumulator system
Electrical Load:
- Type: incandescent bulbs
- Quantity: 5 units
- Power per bulb: 15W
- Operating voltage: 12VDC
- Total load capacity: 75W
- External load connection available
Instrumentation:
- Wind velocity sensor: 0.3 to 50 m/s range
- Rotor speed sensor: 0 to 3000 min⁻¹ range
- Voltage sensor: 0 to 20VDC range
- Current sensor: 0 to 35A range
- Digital displays for all measurements
Key Features
- Wind Energy Conversion: Energy conversion wind power plant demonstrates kinetic wind energy transformation into electrical energy
- Variable Wind Source: Axial fan with continuously variable speed enables wind velocity adjustment from 0.3 to 50 m/s
- Stand-Alone Operation: System operates independently without grid connection, suitable for off-grid renewable energy study
- Complete Power Chain: Includes rotor, generator, charge controller, accumulator storage, and electrical load
- Precise Measurement: Wind velocity, rotor speed, voltage, and current sensors provide 0.3 to 50 m/s and 0 to 35A ranges
- Flexible Load Options: Five 15W incandescent bulbs or external load connection enables energy consumption study
- Energy Balance Analysis: Integrated instrumentation allows kinetic to electrical energy conversion efficiency calculation
- Charge Controller Integration: Manages battery storage and discharge for stand-alone system operation
Experiments
- Conversion of kinetic wind energy into electrical energy
- Stand-alone wind power plant function and design
- Wind turbine rotor design and performance
- Generator operation in wind energy systems
- Energy balance in wind power plants
- Power coefficient determination as function of tip speed ratio
- Wind power plant efficiency determination
- Wind velocity effect on electrical power output
- Rotor speed effect on generator performance
- Accumulator charging and discharge
- Electrical load effect on system performance
- Wind source variable speed control effects
- Off-grid renewable energy system operation
Construction and Design
The Energy Conversion in a Wind Power Plant RVX 104 integrates 600mm diameter wind turbine rotor with laboratory-scale generator producing 60W maximum output at 12VDC. Axial fan provides continuously variable-speed wind source delivering up to 3.5 m³/s volumetric flow. Wind velocity sensor measures air flow in front of rotor (0.3 to 50 m/s range). Rotor speed sensor measures rotational speed (0 to 3000 min⁻¹). Generator output connects through charge controller to 12VDC accumulator battery for energy storage (battery user-supplied). Five 15W incandescent bulbs serve as electrical load consumers with external load connection option. Voltage sensor measures output (0 to 20VDC range). Current sensor measures charging current (0 to 35A range). All measured values display on digital indicators. Control unit consolidates load switches, measurement displays, and system controls. Stand-alone configuration requires no grid connection. Modular design enables component replacement and system reconfiguration for educational variations.
Software
DAQ software in National Instruments LABVIEW environment (optional). Measures and calculates apparatus results. Enables energy balance analysis and efficiency determination. Runs on any Windows environment.
Scope of Delivery
- 1 Wind turbine with 600mm rotor
- 1 Axial fan as wind source
- 1 Control unit with charge controller
- 1 Set of measuring instruments (wind velocity, speed, voltage, current sensors)
- 1 Set of instructional material
Q: How does the Energy Conversion in a Wind Power Plant RVX 104 generate electrical energy?
A: Axial fan produces variable wind velocity. Wind rotates the 600mm diameter rotor at up to 1400 rpm. Generator converts kinetic rotor energy into 12VDC electrical energy at maximum 60W output.
Q: What wind velocity range does the Energy Conversion in a Wind Power Plant RVX 104 provide?
A: Axial fan with continuously variable speed control enables wind velocity adjustment from 0.3 to 50 m/s, simulating a wide range of wind conditions.
Q: How is electrical energy stored in the Energy Conversion in a Wind Power Plant RVX 104?
A: 12VDC accumulator battery (user-supplied, 8Ah capacity) stores generated electrical energy via charge controller regulation. Stand-alone system operates independently from grid power.
Q: What electrical loads can be powered by the Energy Conversion in a Wind Power Plant RVX 104?
A: Five 15W incandescent bulbs serve as integrated electrical consumers. External load connection (heater, fan) enables study of different consumption scenarios.
Q: What measurements does the Energy Conversion in a Wind Power Plant RVX 104 provide?
A: Wind velocity (0.3 to 50 m/s), rotor speed (0 to 3000 min⁻¹), output voltage (0 to 20VDC), and charging current (0 to 35A) measurements enable complete energy balance analysis.
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