Low-Noise,
High-Performance, Variable-Speed Control, Gear-less
Wind Turbines Using a Permanent Magnet-Type Multipolar
Synchronous Generator |
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S2000, a 2000 kW-class, wind-powered electric power generating
system |
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View of installation
site of MWT - S2000 |
MWT-S2000, S600 and S300 are advanced, practically
applicable large scaled wind power generation systems featuring
domestically developed technology. Operation at an optimum speed,
responding to wind velocity, enables to minimize fluctuations of
power output and effects to the power grid. These characteristics
are suitable for the Japanese wind power market. Compared with
conventional turbines, many improvements have been made in view
of performance and reliability. These wind turbines are expected
to lead to higher economic efficiency, with potential for mass
production in the future, and to promote the introduction of wind
power generation.
Features of Equipment, Systems, and Facilities
They are commercial, large scaled wind turbines employing pitch
control, variable speed control, gear-less structure, and a permanent
magnet-type multipolar synchronous generator, for the first time
in the world.
A combination consisting of a permanent magnet-type multipolar
synchronous generator, and an inverter/converter, has allowed fluctuation
of wind turbine output and voltage variation to be greatly reduced
(conventional machines, within ±50%; synchronous machine,
within ±3%). Further, there is no rush current when the
generator is incorporated into the power grid system.
For example, MWT-S600 generates about 1,200 MWh per year at a site
with an annual average wind velocity of 6 m/s. This means that
the efficiency is improved by about 6% compared with conventional
machines.
Specifications
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MWT-S300 |
MWT-S600 |
MWT-S2000 |
| Rotor type |
Horizontal axis variable pitch control, variable-speed control, gear-less type wind turbine |
| Rated power |
300 kW |
600 kW |
2000 kW |
| Rotor diameter |
30 m |
45 m |
75 m |
| Hub height |
30 m |
37 m |
60 m |
| Rotation |
16 - 46 rpm |
10 - 34 rpm |
8 - 24 rpm |
| Rated wind speed |
14.5 m/s |
13.0 m/s |
13.0 m/s |
| Cut-in wind speed |
2.5 m/s |
| Cut-out wind speed |
25 m/s |
| Power control |
Pitch control, AC/DC/AC |
| Generator type |
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator |
| Wind direction control |
Yaw control |
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