Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) in Wind Power Plant

Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) in Wind Power Plant Main components of wind power conversion to electric power : Blades and turbine rotor Gear box Induction generator Rectifier / Inverter unit (DC transmission link) Energy conversion system with D.C. link is shown above Wind energy received by blades rotates the turbine shaft and through gear box … Read more

Wound Rotor Induction Generator (WRIG) in Wind Power Plant

Wound Rotor Induction Generator (WRIG) in Wind Power Plant It is also a constant speed generator.Main Components of Wound Rotor Induction Generator (WRIG) in Wind Power Plant Blades turbine rotor unit Gear box Wound rotor induction generator Variable resistance Reactive power compensating capacitor bank 3-phase transformer To grid system tower. Wind energy rotates the rotor of turbine. … Read more

Types of Radioactive Waste Generated in a Nuclear Power Station and Methods Employed for their Disposal

Types of Radioactive Waste Generated in a Nuclear Power Station and Methods Employed for their Disposal Q. State the types of radioactive waste generated in a nuclear power station. Explain the methods employed for their disposal. Low level waste disposal : The low level waste comprises of papers, tools, clothing, filter through a special processing, … Read more

Salient Features of Electric Generators Used in Large Wind Power Plants

Salient Features of Electric Generators Used in Large Wind Power Plants Various generators are used to suit the particular type of wind plant.Generators are driven by rotor of turbine which is directly connected to the generator shaft. Squirrel cage Induction generator (SCIG) is very simple in construction. It is connected through gear box to turbine. … Read more

Squirrel Cage Induction Generator (SCIG) Connected In Power Plant

Squirrel Cage Induction Generator (SCIG) Connected In Power Plant This generator is simple in construction and coupled to the turbine through gear box. It is a constant speed generator. Power control : Aerodynamically by pitch yaw and small active control. To compensate reactive power, capacitor bank is connected to cross-lines. This increases active power and … Read more

General Structure of Wind Electricity Generation

General Structure of Wind Electricity Generation Showing Main Components Main components of such an aero-generator are physically shown in Figure. The sub components of the wind mill are : Wind turbine or rotor Wind mill head Transmission and control Supporting structure. (i) Rotor : Rotors are mainly of two types : (A) Horizontal axis rotor, … Read more

Layout of Horizontal Axis Large Capacity Wind Power Plant (Block Diagram)

Layout of Horizontal Axis Large Capacity Wind Power Plant (Block Diagram) Functions of Main Components : Rotor blades fitted (supported) in the hub. Wind power is received and blades start rotating. At the top side of tower, turbine and generator assembly are located. Turbine and generators are mechanically coupled. Large capacity turbines are provided with … Read more

Direct Drive Wind Power Plant

Direct Drive Wind Power Plant Q. What is a direct drive wind turbine? Q. Advanced Wind Turbine Drivetrain Trends and Opportunities Q. Comparing Direct Drive and Gearbox Q. Direct Drive Wind Turbine Type Q. Direct drive superconducting wind generators This is also a horizontal axis wind power plant. This type is more reliable and gives better performance as compared … Read more

Block Diagram and Working of Wind Energy Plant and its Applications

Block Diagram and Working of Wind Energy Plant and its Applications Q. Working Principle of Wind Turbine Q. Block Diagram of Wind Energy Plant Q. Block diagram of wind turbine The rotor power Q. Wind power generation The main components of a WECS (Wind Energy Conversion System) are shown in Figure, In block diagram form. … Read more