3-1  Dual Speed Active Stall WT Simulator (DSAS)

Simulates the family of wind turbines with variable-pitch blades controlled into stall (Active Stall) and two operative hub rotational speeds. Generator is a squirrel cage induction machine directly connected to the grid (no power electronics). This is the recommended entry-level simulator — it introduces all the fundamental concepts without the added complexity of power electronics.

• Full simulation of the drive train, generator, yaw system and blade pitch actuator
• Two-speed contactor switching logic and soft-starter
• Aerodynamic braking (Active Stall) at cut-out
• Incidence log and alarm management

3-1-1  Introductory Video

3-1-2  Start and Stop Operations Video

3-1-3  Tutorial

Comprehensive tutorial (available in the Tutorial Viewer) covering the physical principles of Active Stall control, drive train mechanics, and all operational scenarios.

3-1-4  Practical Exercises

A set of guided practical exercises designed to develop operational competence with the DSAS simulator.

3-1-5  Download DSAS Installer

3-2  Rotor Resistance Controlled WT Simulator (RRC)

Simulates wind turbines that implement variable winding rotor resistance (also known as OptiSlip) on a wound-rotor induction generator. This topology provides limited variable-speed capability and is a key conceptual stepping stone toward understanding DFIG wind turbines.

• Full simulation of wound-rotor induction generator with external resistance control
• Pitch system and partial-load / full-load operating regions
• Power vs wind speed characteristic and slip regulation

3-2-1  Tutorial

Comprehensive tutorial covering rotor resistance control theory and operational scenarios.

3-2-2  Practical Exercises

Guided practical exercises for the RRC simulator.

3-2-3  Download RRC Installer

3-3  Doubly-Fed Induction Generator WT Simulator (DFIG)

Simulates the most widely installed wind turbine family worldwide. The DFIG wind turbine uses a partial-scale Back-to-Back power electronics converter connected to the rotor winding of a wound-rotor induction generator. This enables wide-range variable-speed operation while only processing ~30 % of the rated power through the converter. Available in 50 Hz and 60 Hz grid versions.

• Full simulation of the Back-to-Back converter (grid-side and rotor-side)
• Real-time display of all electrical variables: voltages, currents, torques, power flows
• Wind gust scenarios, pitch system faults, converter fault scenarios
• 50 Hz and 60 Hz grid versions included

3-3-1  Tutorial

In-depth tutorial covering DFIG theory, power electronics, grid interaction, and operational scenarios.

3-3-2  Practical Exercises

Guided exercises using the DFIG simulator to build operational and diagnostic competence.

3-3-3  Internal Signals Video

3-3-4  Pitch System Problems Video

3-3-5  Download DFIG Installer