Research Facilities
Solar and Wind Energy Laboratory
Solar Experimental Kit
It consists of
1. PV Module characterization kit to study the effect of different angular positions, I-V Characteristics at different electrical connections
2. PV System characterization kit to study the efficiency of the whole PV System by studying the efficiency of individual unit.
3. Solar Simulator (solar cell characterization unit) to study the dependency of solar cell output on light intensity and temperature.
Using the above units the students will get hands on experience in charge carrier life time measurement and the complete PV system working.
Wind Tunnel Experimental Set-up
It consists of
1. Two wind tunnels with artificial wind generation.
2. Small Wind Turbines can be tested for various wind speed profiles.
3. Power Generation and Efficiency of wind turbines can be tested.
4. Maximum power tracking from wind turbine power curve.
Electric Drives Laboratory
The main objectives of this laboratory in the aspect of research are
• Research, development and implementation of advanced technologies in the field of Electric Drives and mainly focused on the control of electric drives for generation of Renewable Energy.
• Comprehensive solutions to issues of power quality in electric drives.
The main research focus is on power electronics applications in electric motor drives and renewable energy systems. Electric drives investigated cover a wide range of applications including plug-in, hybrid, and electric vehicles, and electric propulsion. Efficiency, control, optimization, reliability and real-time operation of most power electronic systems and Special Machines & Drives are of main interest. The lab has a very dynamic environment with several active research projects. New equipment is already up and running for various experiments.
Power Engineering Simulation Laboratory
Simulation tool helps in validating the ideas and new concepts which born’s in an engineer’s mind which seeks for solution to a problem. Sophisticated Computer programs are used in Power Engineering Simulation Laboratory for the purpose of analysis and design in the following domains.
Computer and Accessories
| SL. NO | EQUIPMENT LIST | MAKE | MODEL | QTY | DATE OF PURCHASE | VALUE IN RS. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monitor | Lenovo | LS 1922WA | 8 | 06.05.2013 | 40,000.00 |
| 2 | Desktop Computer | Lenovo | Think Centre - M72E | 2 | 02.07.2013 | 2,85,000.00 |
| 3 | Desktop Computer | Lenovo | Think Centre - M72E | 17 | 31.08.2013 | 4,84,500.00 |
| 4 | Printer | Canon | MF4720W | 1 | 12.03.2013 | 17,000.00 |
Software
| SL. NO | Software List | MAKE | VERSION | USER | DATE OF PURCHASE | VALUE IN RS. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ETAP | KLG SYSTEM LTD | 3.0.1 | 6 | 22.02.2001 | 2,70,000 |
| 2 | PSCAD /EMTDC | MANITOBA - HVDC RESEARCH CENTRE | 4 | 10 | 2011 | |
| 3 | SPARD | KLG SYSTEM LTD | 1 | 1 | 10.03.2003 | 2,75,000 |
| 4 | PSIM | POWERSIM | 6 | 5 | 20.04.2006 | 2,91,760.00 |
| 5 | PSIM | POWERSIM | 9 | 15 | 13.12.2011 | 15,70,000.00 |
| 6 | LabVIEW | NI | 2012 | 50 | 04.09.2012 | 4,82,580.00 |
Hardware and Course Materials
| SL. NO | EQUIPMENT LIST | MAKE | Model | QTY | DATE OF PURCHASE | VALUE IN RS. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INSTUMENTS | ||||||
| 1 | Integrated 400 MHz Real-Time Controller and LX25 FPGA | NI | CRIO - 9075 | 1 | 04.09.2012 | 82,650.00 |
| 2 | 24-Bit Universal Analog Input Module | NI | NI9219 | 11 | 18.12.2012 | 7,55,468.00 |
| 3 | 4-Channel, 100 kS/s, 16-bit, ±10 V, Analog Output Module | NI | NI9263 | 11 | 18.12.2012 | 2,86,959.00 |
| 4 | 8 Ch, 5 V/TTL High-Speed Bidirectional Digital I/O Module | NI | NI9401 | 1 | 04.09.2012 | 17,670.00 |
| 5 | 8-Channel 24 V Logic, 100 µs, Sourcing Digital Output Module | NI | N9472 | 11 | 18.12.2012 | 73,626.00 |
| 6 | NI CompactDAQ 8-Slot USB Chassis | NI | C DAQ-9178 | 10 | 18/12/2012 | 7,37,033.00 |
| 7 | 8-Channel 24 V Logic, 100 µs, Sinking Digital Input Module | NI | NI 9421 | 11 | 18.12.2012 | 67,242.00 |
| 8 | 3 Ch, ±30 V, 102.4 kS/s per Channel, 24-Bit IEPE | NI | NI9232 | 1 | 28.12. 2012 | 1,02,706.50.00 |
| 9 | 4-Channel Current Input C Series Module | NI | 9227 | 1 | 18/12/2012 | 70,532.00 |
| 10 | 3-Channel, 300 Vrms Analog Input Module | NI | NI9225 | 1 | 28/12/2012 | 1,16,332.00 |
| 11 | Student kit-with lab VIEW&Multisim | NI | myDAQ | 1 | 11/1/2012 | 15,000.00 |
| 12 | Educational Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite | NI | Ni ELVIS Workstation | 1 | 01.11.2013 | 89,700.00 |
| 13 | LabVIEW Academy - Course Material | NI | Course Material | 1 | 18.12.2012 | 1,06,141.50 |
| 14 | NI PS-15Ppwer supply24vdc 5A,100-120/200-240VI/P | NI | POWER SUPPLY | 1 | 9.04.2012 | 14,022.00 |
| ATMEL PRODUCTS | ||||||
| 1 | Student Training Kit | ATMEL | STK - 500 | 15 | 06.06.2009 | 86,606.00 |
| 2 | Debugger / Emulator | ATMEL | DRAGON | 15 | 26.05.2009 | 55,633.00 |
| 3 | AVR - LCD | ATMEL | BUTTERFLY | 15 | 06.06.2009 | 24,656.00 |
| 4 | Evaluation / Microcontroller Boards | ATMEL | ATREB233SMAD-EK Each | 10nos | 05.03.2013 | USD 6,405.62 |