Design and development of an innovative next generation wind driven rotating ventilator. With increasing environmental awareness, the demand for a wind-driven rotating ventilator for natural ventilation in dwellings, factories and transport vehicles is rising dramatically. This device requires no expenditure to operate or maintain and is pollution-free. However, significant safety concerns for its operation in high wind and rain remain. This project will facilitate a greater understanding of the ....Design and development of an innovative next generation wind driven rotating ventilator. With increasing environmental awareness, the demand for a wind-driven rotating ventilator for natural ventilation in dwellings, factories and transport vehicles is rising dramatically. This device requires no expenditure to operate or maintain and is pollution-free. However, significant safety concerns for its operation in high wind and rain remain. This project will facilitate a greater understanding of the complex flow phenomenon and produce innovative aerodynamic and smart solutions. The outcomes will establish Australia as the leading provider of air quality and comfort in the world, benefit particularly the rural sector and have significant positive impact on the national economy and environment.Read moreRead less
CONTROL AND INTERFACING OF GRID-CONNECTED IGBT INVERTERS FOR SMALL-SCALE WIND GENERATORS. The project aims to investigate methods for extracting and converting intermittent energy from variable speed wind generators and supplying to electricity grids. Low cost power conditioning units for integrating small-scale wind generators will be designed, developed and commercialised. It is expected that this project will lead to a systematic design procedure for grid connected inverter technology using ....CONTROL AND INTERFACING OF GRID-CONNECTED IGBT INVERTERS FOR SMALL-SCALE WIND GENERATORS. The project aims to investigate methods for extracting and converting intermittent energy from variable speed wind generators and supplying to electricity grids. Low cost power conditioning units for integrating small-scale wind generators will be designed, developed and commercialised. It is expected that this project will lead to a systematic design procedure for grid connected inverter technology using a novel current control technique, and extraction of more energy from small scale wind turbines especially at low wind speeds. Successful commercialisation will result in significant reduction in cost resulting wider application of wind turbines, substantial economic benefit to the commercial partners as well as Australian communities in rural areas.Read moreRead less