Department - Author 1
Electrical Engineering Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Electrical Engineering
Date
6-2010
Primary Advisor
Dale Dolan
Abstract/Summary
This project addresses the speed control for a small fixed pitch variable speed non-grid connected permanent magnet wind turbine by regulating the electrical load with a DC chopper. A Programmable Logic Controller operates in one mode to track the optimum tip speed ratio, and the second mode limits the turbine to a safe operating speed. This project focuses on the design and implementation of a PLC speed controller.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/eesp/65
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