The GUNT Wind Power Plant Trainer provides hands-on understanding of modern wind energy systems by simulating rotor blade adjustment and variable-speed generator behavior in a controlled wind tunnel environment. Featuring a fully functional three-blade rotor, adjustable yaw angle, and PC-based data acquisition, the trainer allows detailed investigation of wind turbine performance under changing wind conditions.
Product Features
- Simulates a wind power plant with rotor blade adjustment and variable-speed generator
- Wind tunnel with adjustable speed fan and flow straightener ensures low-turbulence airflow
- Three-blade rotor drives the generator directly, mounted on a tower in the tunnel
- Rotor blade angle adjustable via servomotor for studying aerodynamic response
- Yaw angle adjustable with handwheel for analyzing wind direction impact
- Rotor speed measured by Hall sensors; yaw angle measured by angle sensor
- Wind velocity recorded using a horizontally adjustable wind velocity sensor
- PC-based operation and control via GUNT software with USB connection
- Network-capable software supports monitoring and analysis at multiple workstations
- Software calculates power output, torque, and system-specific parameters
- Rotor blades easily replaceable for comparative studies
- Enclosed wind tunnel with interlock and automatic fan shutdown for safety
Benefits
- Demonstrates real-world turbine control principles including pitch and yaw adjustment
- Enables comprehensive performance analysis under varied wind conditions
- Supports safe and repeatable lab experimentation with software-driven insights
- Ideal for renewable energy education and engineering training
Why Choose the GUNT Wind Power Plant Trainer?
The GUNT Wind Power Plant Trainer is an advanced educational system for exploring the fundamentals of wind energy conversion. With adjustable rotor and yaw mechanisms, precise data capture, and networked analysis capabilities, it delivers critical insight into turbine control strategies and energy output optimization.
