Laboratory for Wind and Solar Energy
Welcome to the Laboratory for Wind and Solar Energy!
The Laboratory for Wind and Solar Energy focuses on the development of innovative technologies in the field of renewable energy. Through close collaboration with industry partners as well as national and international research institutions, we leverage state-of-the-art test rigs and technical facilities. Our research emphasis is on optimizing wind and solar systems to enhance their efficiency and performance. We use advanced numerical methods such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and machine learning to develop models that accurately predict the behavior of these systems under various environmental conditions, enabling their dynamic and adaptive operation.
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Our research focus is on optimizing wind and solar systems to increase their efficiency and performance. We employ advanced methods such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and machine learning to analyze the aero- and structural dynamics of wind turbines and improve the integration of solar systems into various environments.
A particular focus of our research is on wind farms, where we aim to enhance efficiency and reduce costs through the application of intelligent control systems.
The close integration of numerical simulations and artificial intelligence allows us to develop innovative solutions to the challenges of the energy transition and advance the use of renewable energies in various applications.
You can find an overview of our publications here.
In teaching, we combine theory with practical experience through modern test rigs and real data. Our students use wind tunnels to explore aerodynamic effects and work with a wind turbine drivetrain to test the efficiency of gear-boxes and generators. The 100 kW Enercon E-18 wind turbine on campus provides valuable data for in-depth analysis.
Additionally, we offer test rigs for solar thermal systems, photovoltaic cells, and heat pumps. These practical experiments help students gain comprehensive knowledge of various renewable energy technologies and prepare them effectively for their professional future.
The Laboratory for Wind and Solar Energy continuously offers interesting projects. If you are interested in technical projects, thesis work, or other opportunities, feel free to contact us.
WIND ENERGY
- Review and redesign of the electrical box (E-Box) of a small wind turbine
- Wind tunnel tests with vortex generators on blade profiles
- Wind tunnel tests and optimisation of the blade geometry of an experimental wind turbine
- Production of wooden rotor blades
- Programming and implementation of a braking system for the drive train of a wind turbine
- Programming of a rotor speed measurement
- Programming of a manual pitch adjustment
PHOTOVOLTAICS
- Thermal inspection of PV modules using a thermal imaging camera to detect hot spots and defects.
HEAT PUMPS
- Investigation of the performance of heat pumps under different operating conditions.
- Thermal imaging camera investigations and optimisation of the temperature distribution of a heat pump.
SOLAR THERMAL ENERGY
- Evaluation of the heat transfer efficiency in solar collectors using a thermal imaging camera.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Iván Herráez
Raum: T 1022 Tel.: 04921-8071598 Fax.: 04921-8071593 ivan.herraez(at)hs-emden-leer.de
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