IMPROVEMENT OF THE STRUCTURES AND EFFICIENCY OF SMALL HORIZONTAL AXIS WIND GENERATORS WITH NON-REGULATED BLADES
ACTIVITIES

Study and research of horizontal turbine types and construction, and analysis and research of cost reduction possibilities

The critical study and research of horizontal turbine types and construction, for their adaptation to the site's energetic offer and to the grid connection conditions or autonomous operation. The study will be completed in the form of some standardizing of some wind generators families' proposals. The analysis and research of the cost reduction possibilities, through diversification and simplification of the equipping, the multiple usages of the components, constant/variable rotation, etc. Research of wind generator structure. Technical project of wind generator.

Comparative studies and research of existing and new generator types and constructions and selection of the most suitable power supply topology and structures

Comparative studies and research of existing and new generator types and constructions. Generators' electromagnetic optimization design. Theoretical determination of generator mathematical model. Fabrication design in concordance with the considered turbines.

Fabrication projects and manufacturing of the wind generators mechanical components

Fabrication projects and manufacturing of the wind generators mechanical components (turbines, mechanical structures, towers, etc).

Manufacturing, factory tests, heating characteristics of generators

Manufacturing, factory tests, heating characteristics of electric generators.

Fabrication design, fabrication, test of electronic devices and experimental generator parameter identification

Comparative studies, research and technical project of the AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC converters and power supplies, power factor correction circuits for interfacing with the grid. Comparative study and technical project of general monitoring and control system. (sensors, transducers, Measurement and protective devices, computing system for data processing, monitoring and control) Fabrication design, fabrication and test of electronic devices. Development of corresponding control strategies and integration in the whole automated process. Experimental generator parameter identification. Generator computer simulation and characteristic's determination.

Manufacturing of the laboratory model

Manufacturing of the laboratory model of considered wind generators' conversion line. Support structure, turbine model (induction motor, power frequency converter), generator, excitation system, moment measuring weighting device, consumer elements interface - a.c.- a.c. converter, DSP, sensors, transducers, measurement and protective devices, computing system for data processing, control and monitoring. Turbine's mathematical modeling

Assembling and tunnel testing, on site installation of prototype wind generator

Obtaining the Urban Certificate for construction site (including the other required studies and permits - i.e. topographical and geotechnical studies). Wind turbine components tunnel testing. Wind generator's transport and on-site assembling and installation. Meteo tower installation, data acquisition and transmission systems. Consumer interconnection system. The start-up and testing of the wind generators. Experimental and analytical determination of wind generators' characteristics.

Project management and publicity

Developing a project plan, which includes defining project goals and objectives, specifying tasks or how goals will be achieved, what resources are need, and associating budgets and timelines for completion. Implementing the project plan, and, to ensure the plan is being managed according to plan. Project planning, implementation, evaluation and support/maintenance.

The publicity include the following:
1. Press notifications in a regional paper
2. Billboards and commemorative plaques
3. Labels for fixed assets
4. Booklets, leaflets and newsletter
5. Web sites, databases and audio-video materials
6. Information events organisation