WindLab™ is housed in a self-contained wind tunnel and includes a variable frequency drive for programming custom wind profiles.  Its 3-phase generator is driven by a planetary gearbox.  A unique aspect includes rapid prototyped airfoils that enable open-ended student design.

        

        

 

 University of Queensland

WindLab^TM Specifications

Purchase Specifications

• A wind turbine electric power plant designed for engineering classrooms, wind energy training, and research.
• A programmable wind fan and scale wind turbine mounted in a rigid, mobile wind tunnel cabinet.
• Wind fan to be driven by on-board, variable frequency drive with panel mounted speed controller.
• Wind turbine to be industry-standard three blade horizontal axis configuration with adjustable/replaceable blades.
• Wind turbine to drive planetary gear configuration step-up gear box.
• Generator to consist of a three phase, DC excited 8 pole rotor, eight pole three phase stator with alternating current output.
• Unit to include operator panel-mounted generator voltage and current meters for each electrical power phase.
• Load to be supplied by three operator panel-mounted rheostats, adjusted equally for balanced load, or unequally for unbalanced load scenarios.  
• To be supplied with a USB based digital data acquisition system complete with computer and user configurable data acquisition software capable of measuring,  recording and displaying analog, digital and frequency signals, including: Wind Speed, Turbine Rotor Speed, Generator RPM, Voltage, Current, Power and Frequency. 
• Equipped with calibrated transducers capable of measuring all elements required for data acquisition system.
• All metal surfaces to be stainless steel, anodized, or powder coated to promote durability and wear resistance.
• Provided with a comprehensive Operator’s Manual with design, operation, and construction information.
• Provided with summary operating checklists and safety instructions for all operating conditions.
• To be covered by a free two-year warranty.

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