Renewable Energy Laboratory
Renewable Energy Laboratory
Wind Turbine
With the development of environmental attitudes and cost-saving strategies in the exploitation of non-renewable energy resources, the use of wind energy has increased compared to other energy sources in many countries worldwide. This device allows for the simulation of a wind power plant on a laboratory scale, with the ability to measure input and output power. Wind simulation is provided using a controllable fan in a duct, and the outgoing air is converted into mechanical energy and then electrical energy by blades located at the end of the duct. In this test, it is possible to examine the performance of both horizontal and vertical wind turbine models equipped with different blades.
Solar Water Heater
A solar water heater is a device that uses sunlight to provide the necessary energy for heating residential water. Using solar energy for water heating is very cost-effective due to the free nature of this vast energy source. In solar water heaters, there are two types of heating systems based on the type of fluid or air. The heating energy is stored in the collectors of the system (a collector is a device that heats the fluid inside it using sunlight). In systems that operate with a liquid fluid, an antifreeze liquid flows inside the collectors, while in air-based systems, air is heated inside the collectors and transfers the heat.
By using the solar water heater provided, one can evaluate not only the effects of the angle of solar radiation but also the operational efficiency of these systems.
Radiation Test
In all solar energy equipment, the intensity of radiation received on the surface will have the most significant impact on the unit's performance. The calculations related to the input radiation to the equipment are performed using the well-known Stefan-Boltzmann radiation relation. Using the radiation testing device, all factors affecting this relation can be assessed. Obtaining the Boltzmann constant, extracting the emission coefficient of objects, examining the view factor, reviewing Lambert's cosine law, and Lambert's absorption law are the most crucial tests that can be conducted with this equipment.
Comprehensive Solar Energy System Kit
One of the common and convenient methods to utilize solar energy, which has become very popular today, is photovoltaic panels. One of the perennial challenges in testing these panels is the inability to instantly change the parameters of received radiation. Therefore, in the specified equipment, the conditions for changing the components of radiation incident on the panel can be modified instantaneously. This equipment consists of two separate structures, where the first structure allows testing of 25 and 30-watt panels for applications such as street lighting, traffic lights, flashing lights, and CCTV cameras. The second structure enables the testing of a 60-watt panel for agricultural use for irrigating a farm.
Comprehensive New Energy Kit
The capabilities of this device include the following::
- Examining fuel cell behavior
- Ability to examine fuel cell characteristic curve
- Conversion of solar energy to electrical energy
- Wind turbine simulation with induction motor along with a three-phase inverter
- Ability to measure parameters of a permanent magnet generator
- Ability to change wind speed within a wide range
- Power converter for converting the output electrical energy of the permanent magnet generator into standard alternating output
- Ability to obtain photovoltaic solar cell characteristic curve
- Storage of solar energy in a battery
- Utilizing solar energy for illumination
- Ability to measure quantities of the solar cell and battery
- Conversion of solar energy to alternating current using a single-phase inverter
- Capability to connect to a computer via auxiliary equipment
- Capability to parallel solar cells
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