LEYBOLD DIDACTIC EQUIPMENTS

PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM GRID-CONNECTED SYSTEM - R2.1.3.1

DESCRIPTION
The equipment includes didactic systems for renewable energy which are specially optimized
for ELWE Technik devices. The grid-connected ELWE Technik photovoltaic system is a
compact training system with standard industrial components.
The system comprises:

Solar panel
DC load disconnecting switch
Disconnection device
Grid feed
Grid monitoring

Target Group:
Training in the installation trade, as well as Master's programmes and technician training.
Very practical system at an intermediate technical level.
Knowledge of the principles of solar power systems is a prerequisite.

Topics:

Setup and installation of photovoltaic systems

Commissioning of photovoltaic systems
Testing of photovoltaic systems
Efficiency of a photovoltaic system
Function of the inverter
Fault response of a photovoltaic systems upon grid failure

WIND TURBINE GENERATOR, MOBILE, FULL EQUIPMENT SET - R3.2.1.1

Learning Objectives:

Function of the single fed asynchronous generator

Function of the dual fed asynchronous generator

Experiment bench with asynchronous generator, wind simulator and 4-quadrant frequency
inverter.
The trainee first acquires basic knowledge of electrical energy production through
exploitation of the kinetic energy present in the wind. The trainee learns various common
methods of connecting the asynchronous generator to the grid to channel energy.

In particular, the importance of compliance with the correct direction of rotation of the
generator is a major point of focus and the transition from the motor to the generator with
increasing speed is explained to the student. At the same time, he or she is supported by the
measuring instruments that display all required variables
Target Group:
This system is suitable for the area of energy technology in technical colleges and universities
for Bachelor and Master programmes.
A basic understanding of the asynchronous machine is a prerequisite.

Topics:

Direct connection of the stator of an asynchronous short circuited rotor generator to

the grid.
Operation of the asynchronous short circuited rotor generator via a 4-quadrant
inverter with grid-connect capability and full inversion for the stator at a constant
frequency of 50 Hz
Operation of the asynchronous short circuited rotor generator via the 4-quadrant
inverter with full inversion for the stator at different frequencies with a rpm-variable
method of operation at speeds for the 4-pole generator between approx. 1250 and
2150 revolutions per minute.
Use of the generator as dual fed asynchronous generator with connection of the rotor
via the 4-quadrant inverter to the grid

BASICS OF ELECTRICAL MACHINES - E2.1.2.1

The experiments are carried out using the multimedia training system COM3LAB.

Objectives

Recognising basic physical principles

Recording machine characteristics
Introduction to drive technology

The equipment set allows students to experiment themselves in a lab equipped with PCs
using safety extra-low voltage, which presents no hazard. It is also suitable for demonstration
experiments by teachers. Multimedia software explains and monitors how the experiments
are carried out.

The target group is made up of commercial apprentices and students of electrical machine
technology. The course offers introductory experiments at a simple level and more advanced
topics for undergraduate education.

Topics

Lorentz force
Machine test system
Torque/speed characteristics
DC machines
Separate excitation/shunt-wound/series-wound machines
Generator operation
Power characteristics
Three-phase machines
Three-phase windings
Current and voltage in delta and star (Y) circuits
Reactance of an AC winding
Power for a three-phase winding
Synchronous machines
Function of a stroboscope
Asynchronous (induction) machines
Start-up procedure for three-phase machines
Manual loading above limit of stability
Power consumption
Three-phase drives
Changing speed by altering stator voltage
Changing speed by altering synchronous speed
Changing speed by use of V/f operation
Stepper motors
Full steps/half steps

Electromagnetism & Induction - E2.1.1.1

The experiments are carried out using the STE plug-in system Electricity/Electronics.

Objectives

Recognition of basic physical principles

Implementation of electrical circuits according to circuit diagrams

Practically all electrical machines generate torque and forces from the interaction between
magnetic fields and electric current. The transformation of electricity by transformers also
requires magnetic fields which change over time. Student experiments on electromagnetism
and induction therefore form the essential physical basis for understanding electrical
machines.
The equipment set incorporates student experiments which can be carried out in a laboratory
safely using safety extra-low voltage. Experiment instructions are contained in a manual in
either printed or digital form.

The target group is made up of students in general or vocational education. The experiments
are designed as an introduction at a simple level of understanding.

Topics

Circuits, conductors and insulators

Change-over/two-way circuits
AND and OR circuits
Measurement of current and voltage
Ohm's law
How the resistance of a wire depends on material, length and cross section
Distribution of voltage along a current-carrying wire (potentiometer)
Resistors connected in series and parallel
Batteries connected in series and parallel
Terminal voltage and internal resistance of a voltage source
How resistance of a wire depends on temperature
Fuses, bimetallic switches, thermostats
Power and work associated with electric current
Magnetic effect of electric current
Current carrying conductors in a magnetic field
Magnetic field of a coil
Soft iron instruments/magnetic relays/buzzers/speakers
Electromagnetic induction
Transformers
Current and voltage transformation
Self-induction by a coil
AC generators, synchronous motors
Coils and capacitors
DC resistance and AC impedance of a coil
Capacitors in DC and AC circuits