Science City Research Alliance – Energy Efficiency Project equipment/facilities
Power & Control Systems, School of Electronic, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Birmingham (Custodian: Dr Jihong Wang)
The Power & Control Systems laboratory has 4 test systems available for use:
1) Multi-purpose energy efficient pneumatic drive test rig. The rig can be used to test dynamic performance, energy efficiency, and other mechatronic characteristics of pneumatic actuators when they
are used as drives for motion control or for an air-electricity transformer e.g. recycling exhaust energy analysis.
2) Hybrid renewable power generation test system. The system serves as a flexible test bed for research in renewable power generation in hybrid connection with energy storage systems e.g. wind
turbines.
3) Real-time control development system. The system can be used for prototyping new optimal control strategies through hardware-in-loop simulations.
4) Modelling and simulation of power plants. Models of large scale power plants can enable low carbon technologies to be evaluated and new control strategies developed for optimisation.
Equipment item
dSPACE Simulator
Equipment facility
(numbers relate to
rig/systems
numbered above)
3
Description
dSPACE Simulator Ecoline: This hardware-in-the-loop test facility is generally
used for data collection and hardware in loop simulation to test the new
development in controllers and energy saving devices. Automotive
application area, real-time control strategy development, device tests.
Location
School of Electronic,
Electrical and Computer
Engineering, University of
Birmingham.
Contact
Dr Jihong Wang.
T: ( 44) (0) 121 414 3518;
E: j.h.wang@bham.ac.uk
Booking System
Paper-based
through Dr Jihong
Wang
Status
Available
dSPACE Controller
Board
3
dSPACE DS1104: It can be applied for monitoring and controlling system as a
data acquisition or control card. Output voltage -10~+10Vdc, 8ADC channels,
8DAC channels, Digital I/O, RS232,RS485. It has a wide application areas as a
generic controller board. For example, electrical, pneumatic system
measurement and control.
School of Electronic,
Electrical and Computer
Engineering, University of
Birmingham.
Dr Jihong Wang. T: ( 44) (0)
121 414 3518; E:
j.h.wang@bham.ac.uk
Paper-based
through Dr Jihong
Wang
Available
Torque Meter
2
Sensor Technology RWT321-DE-KG: It can be used for measuring torque and
rotation speed with both analogue and digital output. Torque range 0-20Nm,
rpm 0-15000. It can be used in a wide range of applications but it has been
installed into the hybrid wind turbine system.
School of Electronic,
Electrical and Computer
Engineering, University of
Birmingham.
Dr Jihong Wang. T: ( 44) (0)
121 414 3518; E:
j.h.wang@bham.ac.uk
Paper-based
through Dr Jihong
Wang
Available
Function
Generator
1+2+3+4
TTI TG550 - To generate function signals, including sine, square and triangle
waveforms. This signals can be used for testing new development of
electronic devices. No cables with generator, power 25VA MAX. For control
School of Electronic,
Electrical and Computer
Engineering, University of
Dr Jihong Wang. T: ( 44) (0)
121 414 3518; E:
Paper-based
through Dr Jihong
Available
1
signal supplier
Birmingham.
j.h.wang@bham.ac.uk
Wang
Magnet Sensor
1+2
Magnet-Physik FH 54: It is a small meter for measuring magnetic flux in the
field, with 3mT to 3 T full-scale range. For magnetic field strength
measurement, especially for EMC test.
School of Electronic,
Electrical and Computer
Engineering, University of
Birmingham.
Dr Jihong Wang. T: ( 44) (0)
121 414 3518; E:
j.h.wang@bham.ac.uk
Paper-based
through Dr Jihong
Wang
Available
Oscilloscope
1+2+3+4
LeCroy 314A: It is for observing electrical and electronic signal waveforms
with time. For all types of electrical experiments.
School of Electronic,
Electrical and Computer
Engineering, University of
Birmingham.
Dr Jihong Wang. T: ( 44) (0)
121 414 3518; E:
j.h.wang@bham.ac.uk
Paper-based
through Dr Jihong
Wang
Available
Power Analyzer
1+2
Yokogawa 760303: It can measure and analyse electricity quality,
performance, including power waveform observation, display, digital and
analogue data output available, USB connection provided. Taking
performance: automatic peak to peak, PF data, delay by time; output types
include GPIB, USB, LAN. For electrical power quality measurement and
analysis, from both voltage and current, energy efficiency. It is a key
instrument for energy efficiency analysis for devices and systems. High
precision measurement.
School of Electronic,
Electrical and Computer
Engineering, University of
Birmingham.
Dr Jihong Wang. T: ( 44) (0)
121 414 3518; E:
j.h.wang@bham.ac.uk
Paper-based
through Dr Jihong
Wang
Available
Spectrum
Analyzer
1+2
Tenma 72-6696 : It is a power meter to measure power consumptions. It is
an essential tool for energy efficient product development. Power max 75
watts, frequency range: 150k-1000MHz. For spectrum measurement and
analysis in the lab.
School of Electronic,
Electrical and Computer
Engineering, University of
Birmingham.
Dr Jihong Wang. T: ( 44) (0)
121 414 3518; E:
j.h.wang@bham.ac.uk
Paper-based
through Dr Jihong
Wang
Available
Vertical Wind
Turbine
2
Small scale < 1kW power wind turbine to be used to form a hybrid wind
power generation system. For energy storage hybrid renewable power
generation research/study.
School of Electronic,
Electrical and Computer
Engineering, University of
Birmingham.
Dr Jihong Wang. T: ( 44) (0)
121 414 3518; E:
j.h.wang@bham.ac.uk
Paper-based
through Dr Jihong
Wang
Under
construction,
available
autumn 2010
Wind turbine
experimental test
rig
2
Hybrid wind turbine test rig, including wind turbine simulator, PMSG, scroll
air motor and novel hybrid power transmission system. The rig is under the
process of development. Some system components are purchased and the
mechanical transmission mechanic connection has been designed. Machining
work is in process. For hybrid wind turbine lab tests.
School of Electronic,
Electrical and Computer
Engineering, University of
Birmingham.
Dr Jihong Wang. T: ( 44) (0)
121 414 3518; E:
j.h.wang@bham.ac.uk
Paper-based
through Dr Jihong
Wang
Under
construction,
available
autumn 2010
2