Overview
The LHP 801 Renewable Energy Laboratory by Polytech S.A. is a cutting-edge educational solution designed to immerse students in the practical and theoretical aspects of renewable energy. This comprehensive laboratory covers key renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, biofuel, and hydropower, offering an in-depth understanding of their operating principles. It includes trainers and simulators for photovoltaic solar energy, passive solar thermal energy, wind energy, and hybrid solar and wind energy systems, each equipped to teach students about energy production, efficiency, system performance, and technical specifications.
The LHP 801 laboratory covers a wide array of renewable energy topics, providing hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge. It includes equipment and resources that explain the operating principles of various renewable energy sources:
- Solar Energy: Trainers for both photovoltaic (PV) solar energy and passive solar thermal energy, covering basic principles, electrical installations, and thermal systems.
- Wind Energy: Modular trainers that simulate real-world wind energy systems.
- Biofuel and Hydropower: Introduction to these vital renewable energy sources, expanding the scope of students’ learning.
- Hybrid Systems: Trainers that combine solar and wind energy to demonstrate the integration and efficiency of hybrid renewable energy systems.
Key Features and Benefits
The LHP 801 laboratory is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience, with several key features:
- Interactive Software: The laboratory’s equipment is accompanied by software that runs interactively with PC workstations. This allows students to engage with simulations and experimental exercises, adjusting system parameters and observing the results in real-time.
- Theoretical and Practical Integration: The trainers and simulators address the theoretical parameters of energy production from alternative sources, power and efficiency calculations, installation guidelines, system performance under various conditions, and fault analysis in different configurations.
- Comprehensive Educational Support: Each system is accompanied by installation manuals, technical guides, and detailed theory and exercise manuals. This ensures students have access to all necessary resources for both theoretical learning and hands-on practice.
Equipment Modules
The LHP 801 laboratory includes a range of specialized modules, each designed to cover different aspects of renewable energy:
Renewable Energy Sources
GE100S Trainer
SOLAR, WIND, FUEL CELL ENERGY TRAINER
The GE100S Trainer is designed for practical, hands-on training in renewable energy sources, focusing on solar, wind, and hydrogen fuel cell technologies. It enables students to explore the operational principles and performance characteristics of these energy sources through real experiments. The trainer includes built-in instruments and connections to carry out experiments on renewable energy generation and storage.
Features of the GE100S Trainer
- Input and Output Connections: Includes terminals for input devices and power measurements.
- Built-in Measuring Tools: Measures voltage, current, and power through a built-in interface.
- Data Logging and Display: Comes with a data logging controller and a 3.5-inch LCD display for real-time monitoring of data.
- Variable Load: Offers variable resistive loads and motor setups to simulate different operational conditions.
- Motor for Wind Simulation: Drives the wind turbine in experiments and allows variable speed to simulate different wind conditions.
Power Specifications
- Power Input: 220V
- Maximum Output: 12V/2A
- Power Measurements: Supports voltage and current measurements up to 24V and 5A.
Input Sets
The GE100S connects to three input sets to allow experimentation with different renewable energy systems:
- Wind Turbine Set
- Fuel Cell Set
- Photovoltaic Panel
Training and Experiments
The GE100S trainer facilitates learning through practical experiments in renewable energy systems, enabling students to understand hybrid energy systems as well as individual energy sources.
Solar Power
PT GE SV12 Trainer: Basic trainer for photovoltaic energy
The PT GE SV12 trainer is a mobile system for studying photovoltaic solar energy. It features an adjustable solar panel (0° to 90°) with sensors for measuring inclination and solar irradiation, providing 12V DC output for practical experiments on basic photovoltaic installations.
PT GE SV22 Trainer: Trainer for photovoltaic energy electrical installations
The PT GE SV22 trainer is a complete didactic system for the theoretical and practical study of photovoltaic solar energy facilities and the electrical installations related to them. Students train with real components.
PT ST A Trainer: Passive solar thermal energy trainer
The PT ST A trainer is a fully operational system for studying passive solar power facilities for hot water production, air conditioning, and heating. It includes a demonstration panel with interconnected components, testing points, sensors, and measurement terminals for performance and efficiency analysis.
PTH-350S Thermal System Simulator Application: Gas, Solar and Oil heating system – Software simulation
The PTH-350S Thermal System Simulator provides software-based simulations of gas, oil furnace, and passive solar heating systems. It helps students understand thermal technology, system components, operation, and troubleshooting for central heating systems, offering comprehensive training in various heating methods.
PT GE-101S Porable Solar Power Generation Trainer
The Portable Solar Power Generation Trainer is a portable system for studying solar energy principles, including storage and conversion. It features digital meters for measuring electrical parameters, a solar panel, storage battery, and charge controller with data acquisition and software for monitoring and load control.
PT GE-111S Tabletop Solar Power Generation Trainer
The Tabletop Solar Power Generation Trainer allows students to explore photovoltaic generation with an adjustable light source for indoor testing. It features an altitude emulator for simulating sun movement, a dual-axis tracking platform for sun tracking, and a hybrid controller for integrating wind power. Instrumentation includes a watt-hour meter, AC/DC voltmeter, and ammeter to assess system efficiency and characteristics.
PT GE-201S Dynamic Solar Power Generation Trainer
The Dynamic Solar Power Generation Trainer allows students to investigate photovoltaic generation in a controlled environment. It features adjustable light intensity and a six-degree-of-freedom mechanical support for easy manipulation of light height, distance, and angle. A maximum power point tracking solar charge controller monitors system performance, displayed on an LCD screen. Dedicated instrumentation includes AC/DC voltmeters and ammeters for assessing system efficiency and characteristics.
PT GE-202S Solar Power Generation Trainer
The Solar Power Generation Trainer allows students to explore photovoltaic generation in a controlled environment. It features adjustable light intensity and a versatile mechanical frame for positioning the light source and solar panel at various angles. A multi-stage PWM solar charge controller monitors performance, displayed on an LCD screen, with dedicated instrumentation for efficiency analysis.
Wind Power
PT GE W22 Trainer: Modular trainer for wind energy
The PT GE W22 trainer is a mobile system for studying wind energy facilities. It includes a wind generator with a tripod and anemometer for measuring wind speed and direction, connected to an electrical panel providing 12V DC and 230V AC for experiments on power and efficiency.
PT GE-111W Tabletop Wind Power Generation Trainer
The Tabletop Wind Power Generation Trainer enables students to explore wind power generation using a three-phase AC permanent magnet generator driven by a DC gear motor for simulating various wind speeds. It features a maximum power point tracking controller and multifunctional meters for monitoring voltage and current, alongside dedicated instrumentation.
PT GE-201W Dynamic Wind Power Generation Trainer
The Dynamic Wind Power Generation Trainer enables students to explore wind power generation using a high-powered axial fan to simulate realistic wind speeds in a controlled environment. It features adjustable wind direction, variable speed control via a VFD, and a hybrid controller for potential solar integration, with dedicated instrumentation for efficiency analysis.
PT GE-202W Wind Power Generation Trainer
The Wind Power Generation Trainer enables students to investigate wind power generation using a three-phase AC permanent magnet generator driven by a DC gear motor, simulating various wind speeds indoors. It features dedicated instrumentation, including AC/DC voltmeters and ammeters, and provides both on-grid and off-grid inverters for diverse energy applications.
Combined Power Sources
PT GE-HSW22 Trainer: Trainer for hybrid solar-wind energy electrical installations
The PT GE HSW22 trainer is a mobile system for studying hybrid photovoltaic and wind energy. It includes adjustable photovoltaic panels and a wind generator with anemometer, connected to a training panel. It enables experiments on 12V DC and 230V AC power generation, efficiency, and performance analysis.
PT GE-201 SW Solar & wind Hybrid Power Generation Trainer
The Solar & Wind Hybrid Power Generation Trainer allows students to investigate combined photovoltaic and wind energy systems. It includes a high-powered axial fan for wind simulation, an adjustable light source for indoor testing, and dual-axis tracking for solar panels. Both systems connect to a digital charge controller for performance analysis.
PT GE-202 SW Solar & Wind Hybrid Power Generation Trainer
The Solar & Wind Hybrid Power Generation Trainer allows students to investigate combined photovoltaic and wind energy systems. It includes a high-powered axial fan for wind simulation, an adjustable light source for indoor testing, and dual-axis tracking for solar panels. Both systems connect to a digital charge controller for performance analysis.
Conclusion
The LHP 801 Renewable Energy Laboratory by Polytech S.A. is an essential investment for educational institutions committed to providing cutting-edge renewable energy education. With its comprehensive range of trainers, simulators, and interactive software, the LHP 801 lab ensures students receive a robust education in renewable energy technologies. By integrating high-quality materials, advanced technological features, and detailed educational resources, the LHP 801 laboratory prepares students for successful careers in the renewable energy sector. Polytech S.A. invites educational executives and faculty to explore the transformative potential of the LHP 801 laboratory in advancing their institution’s academic offerings.