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A new Solar Energy Laboratory has been set up at Department of Hydro and Renewable Energy (HRED) (Formerly Alternate Hydro Energy Centre) with state-of -the-Art. Equipment and instruments facilities to carry out R&D and to evaluate the performance of Solar Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal System in the field. The main facilities include Multifunction instrument for testing single and three phase PV system (MODEL NO.: 300N), Solar array simulator of 5 kW (Model No.: 62050H-600S), Solar Energy Kit along with programmable AC/DC Electronics load, Wind Power generation system for hybrid model, Grid tied invertors test setup and Solar thermal training kit with water heating. |
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Digital Portable solar power meter - It is designed to measure solar irradiation (W/m2) and temperature (oC) It can also be used in combination with a MASTER instrument to carry out above mentioned measurements for testing/recording the efficiency of single phase and three-phase PV installations. |
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Multifunction instrument for testing single-phase and three phase PV system MODEL NO.: 300N - The instrument allows a totally new approach to the measuring world when dealing with photovoltaic systems and mains analysis on single-phase and three-phase electrical systems; the combination between instruments provided with microprocessor and the Windows CE technology allows analyzing a huge amount of data in such a simple and quick way as with no other system available. It is used for:
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Multifunction Instrument for testing and verifying single-phase PV installations Model No.: SOLAR I-V400 - The instrument was designed to perform complete yield test on single-phase (and three-phase if combined with optional accessory MPP300) PV installations with calculations of efficiencies (only SOLAR I-V) and to perform all I-V curve tests on single modules (panels) or complete strings of photovoltaic (PV) plants in order to verify the reference parameters given by the manufacturers. Therefore, the meter is an ideal solution for troubleshooting any PV installation. Solar array simulator for 5KW Model No.: 62050H-600S - It is a high power density DC power supplies which can provide stable DC output and accurate measurement for voltage and current. The support hardware and communication protocol can be connected to PC for command transmission. |
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Grid tied invertors test setup - It consists of (a) Grid connected inverter, (b) Solar PV modules (230Wp), and (c) Measuring devices: Ammeter, Voltmeter, Energy meter. This system will be useful various operations such as Demonstration of grid synchronization process, Evaluation of active and reactive power flow between inverter and load, Efficiency evaluation of grid tied inverter & PV modules and to demonstrate the effect of shading on the grid connected system. |
SOLAR ENERGY TRAINER KIT | |
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Make : Model : Output Power : Output Voltage of Solar Power : Output Current of Solar Power : Accuracy : Display : Purchasing Year : Cost : |
Leap Electronic Co. Ltd. GP-6W 6W 8V 780MA 0.5% rdg + 2dgt LED 2012 1197657.12/- (19, 184 $) |
Purpose : | Green power learning kit offers user solar and wind power experiments such as charge/discharge on Lead-Acid & NI-MH batteries, in/output voltage & current detection, MPP (maximum power point) racking, DC/DC & DC/AC transfer, temperature & brightness sensing, input & output, RS232, LCM, PWM, etc. Master controller of the kit is MPC83G516 embedded with 64KFLASH-ROM and 256-RAM+1K-XRAM. |
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PROGRAMMABLE AC/DC ELECTRONIC LOAD 63800 SERIES GP-6W INTERFACE | |
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Make : Model : Purchasing Year : Power Rating : Voltage Range : Current Range : Peak Current : Frequency Range : Crest Factor Range : Power Factor Range : |
Chroma ATC INC. 62050H-600S 2012 1800W, 3600W, 4500W 50V ~ 350Vrms Up to 18Arms, 36Arms, 45Arms Up to 54A, 108A, 135A 45 ~ 440Hz, DC 1.414 ~ 5.0 0 ~ 1 lead or lag (Rectified mode) |
Purpose : | Chroma's 63800 Series AC&DC Electronic Loads are design for testing uninterruptible power supplies(UPS), Off-Grid Inverters, AC sources and other power devices such as switches, circuit breakers, fuses and connectors. The Chroma 63800 Loads can simulate load conditions under high crest factor and varying power factors with real time compensation even when the voltage waveform is distorted. This special feature provides real world simulation capability and prevents overstressing thereby giving reliable and unbiased test results. |
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MULTIFUNCTION INSTRUMENT FOR TESTING AND VERIFYING SINGLE PHASE PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS | |
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Make : Model : Purchasing Year : Display : Memory : Number of Saved Curves : PC Communication Port : Reference Temperature : Working Temperature : Storage Temperature : Relative Humidity : Storage Humidity : Power Supply : Battery Life : Auto Power Off : Dimension : Weight : Cost (Rs) : |
HT Italia Solar I-V 2012 Custom LCD (128 X 128 pxl) display with backlight 256 Kbytes > 200 USB 23oC ±5oC 0oC to 40oC -10oC to 60oC < 80% R.H. < 80% R.H 6 X 1.5 Volt type 'AA' LR06 Alkaline batteries greater than 200 tests approx. 5 minutes 235mm (L) X 165mm (W) X 75mm (D) approx. 1.2kg (batteries included) 1, 91,371.49/- |
Purpose : | The I-V400 is the ideal solution for the ordinary and scheduled maintenance of photovoltaic systems. The I-V400 will search for possible failures and problems in systems and carry it out efficiently and quickly, and in the field carry out measurement of the I-V characteristic and of the main characteristic parameters both of a single string module and of a module string. |
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Description | Acronym | HT Model |
Irradiation sensor with two silicon cells | Irr-S2 | HT 304N |
Master instrument – USB connection | M-USB | SOLAR 300N |
Master instrument – Radio Freq. connection | M-RF | SOLAR I-V |
SOLAR 300N MULTIFUNCTION INSTRUMENT FOR TESTING SINGLE AND THREE-PHASE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS | |
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Make : Model : Purchasing Year : Dimension : Weight : Display : Sensor : Power Supply : External Power Supply : Resolution Voltage & Time : Accuracy Time : Power Factor (1&3Q) : Internal memory : External memory : PC Port : Cost (Rs) : |
HT Italia Solar 300N 2012 235mm (L) X 165mm (W) X 75mm (D) approx. 1.0kg (batteries included) Graphic TFT 1/4 VGA (320 X 240 pixel) display with backlight HT 304 Lithium ion 3.7 re-chargeable battery (greater than 6 hours) AC/DC 100 to 240V, 50/60Hz / 5V DC adapter 0.2 & 10 ms ± 10 ms 0.2 - 1.0 15 Mbyte USB, Flash Card USB, Wireless RF Communication (max 1m) 403086.72/- (5001 EURO) |
Purpose : | The SOLAR-300N carries out all tests required for the verification of the efficiency of single-phase and three-phase photovoltaic systems. Testing photovoltaic systems requires contemporarily measuring environmental parameters (incident irradiation of modules, temperature of environment and modules) and electric parameters (continuous power, alternating power, etc.). |
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Description | Acronym | HT Model |
Irradiation sensor with two silicon cells | Irr-S2 | HT 304 |
Master instrument – USB connection | M-USB | SOLAR 300N |
Master instrument – Radio Freq. connection | M-RF | SOLAR I-V |
MODEL SOLAR-02 REMOTE UNIT FOR IRRADIATION TEMPERATURE ON PV PLANTS | |
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Make : Model No. : Purchasing Year : Display : Standard : Internal Memory Autonomy : PYRA/CELL Inputs : Working Temperature : Storage Temperature : Relative Humidity : Storage Humidity : Power Supply : Battery Life : Auto Power Off : Dimension : Weight : |
HT Italia Solar 02 2012 Custom LCD, 4-digit (2000 counts) + decimal point and comma CE mark Input Port approx. 1.5 hours at PI master meter = 5 seconds USB 2.0 type Hypertac 0oC to 40oC -10oC to 60oC 0 to 80% R.H. 0 to 80% R.H 4 X 1.5 Volt Alkaline type 'AAA' LR03 batteries approx. 480 hours in continuous operation after 5 minutes of idleness (in independent mode) 120mm (L) X 65mm (W) X 35mm (D) approx. 215g (including battery) |
Purpose : | The remote unit SOLAR-02 has been designed to measure sun irradiation (W/m2) and temperature (oC) by means of appropriate probes connected to it. It can also be used in combination with an HT Italia instrument with USB connection (SOLAR300, SOLAR300N) and with RF connection (SOLAR I-V, I-V, I-V400) to carry out the above-mentioned measurements for testing/recording the efficiency of single-phase and three-phase photovoltaic installations and detection of I-V curve of PV module/strings. |
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MODEL HT304 REFERENCE CELL FOR IRRADIATION MEASUREMENTS ON SILICON SINGLE AND POLY CRYSTALLINE PV MODULES | |
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Make : Model No. : Purchasing Year : Available Reference Cells : Standard : LVD Directive : EMC Directive : Calibration : Mechanical Protection : Pollution Degree : Working Temperature : Storage Temperature : |
HT Italia Solar-02 2012 MONO Crystalline and MULTI Crystalline Silicon CE mark 2006/95/EEC 2004/108/EEC IEC/EN 60904-2 IP65 in compliance with IEC/EN 60529 2 -20oC to 50oC -20oC to 60oC |
Purpose : | The HT304 accessory is a reference cell for sun irradiation measurement (W/m2) on PV modules manufactured with Silicon Single and Poly crystalline technology (the case of thin film modules is considered as a Poly crystalline). The cell is designed for use together with Ht Italia instruments for testing /recording on PV generic plants as SOLAR300, SOLAR300N, IV400, SOLAR250, SOLAR-IV models by connection with the remote SOLAR-02. The accessory is supplied with a bracket for a correct mounting on a panel surface. |
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DIGITAL PORTABLE SOLAR POWER METER | |
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Make : Model : Detector : Purchasing Year : Accuracy : Resolution : Display : Sample Rate : Low Battery Indication : Standard : EMC Directive : Reference Temperature : Working Temperature : Storage Temperature : Working Humidity : Storage Humidity : Maximum Altitude : Power Supply : Battery Life : Dimensions : Weight : Cost (Rs) : |
HT Italia HT204 Silicon photodiode sensor 2012 Between ± 10 W/m2 and ± 5% 1 W/m2 LCD, 3-1/2 digit with "OL" indication 4 times /second Symbol on display when voltage of battery is too low CE mark 2004/108/EEC 23oC ± 5oC 5oC to 40oC -10oC to 60oC < 80% R.H. < 70% R.H. 2000 meters 1 X 9 Volt Alkaline battery type 6LR61 approx 100 hours (alkaline battery) 172mm (L) X 60mm (W) X 38mm (D) approx. 150g (including batteries) 19697.82/- |
Purpose : | The HT204 is a portable meter for power solar radiation measurement. The meter is extremely compact and easy to use with a photo-sensor connected to the body of the meter for accurate measurement readings. The model is used to check and verify parameters inside solar system industrial plants. |
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SOLAR ARRAY SIMULATOR | |
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Manufacturer : Model No. : Purchasing Year : Accuracy : Output Power : Line Regulation : Load Regulation : Voltage Measurement : Current Measurement : Cost (Rs) : |
Chroma ATC INC 62050H-600S 2012 Voltage: 0.05% + 0.05 f.s, Current: 0.1% + 0.1% f.s 5000 W Voltage & Current: ±0.001% f.s & ±0.05% f.s Voltage & Current: ±0.05% f.s & ±0.01% f.s Range 120v/600v, Accuracy 0.05% + 0.05% f.s Range 3.4A/8.5A, Accuracy 0.1% + 0.1% f.s 588279.99/- (9417$) |
Purpose : | Real time analysis of PV inverter MPPT tracking and data record, solar cell material I-V curve simulation. |
WIND POWER GENERATION | |
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Make : Model : Purchase Year : Blade Cycle Diameter : Start Wind Speed : Start Charging Wind Speed : Charging Voltage : Battery : Cost (Rs) : |
Leap Electronics LP-2025 2012 75 cm 2 m/s 2.5 m/s (12V): 2.3 A Sealed deep cycle lead-acid battery 137698.00/- (2200$) |
Purpose : | A Wind power generator is used for power generation. Generated power can be stored in a battery. |
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GRID TIED INVERTORS TEST SETUP | |
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Eco-sense Inverter 300 W 2012 Energy Meter: 2 kw, DC. Voltmeter: 200 V, DC. Ammeter: 20 A, TDH 3,15,000/- |
Purpose : | For grid tied operation of Solar PV system. |
SOLAR THERMAL TRAINING KIT WITH WATER HEATING | |
Make : Model : Purchasing Year : Aperture Area : Glazing Type : Affective Absorptive Area : Glazing Transmission : Emittance / Absorbtance : Raiser Dimension : Raiser Test Pressure : Raiser Working Pressure : Insulation : Casing : Tank Type : Tank Material : Tank Size : Tank Insulation : Halogen Area : One Cooler : One Ribbon Meter : |
Eco-Sense Water and Air Heater (Flat plate collector) – 0.733 m2 2012 0.75 sqm Toughened Glass (4 mm Thick) 0.75 sqm (>0.1 mm Thick) > 80% < 10% / > 90% 12.7 mm (> 3 liters) 5 kg / sq cm > 3 kg / sq cm Rockwool (density > 40 kg / m3, thickness: 50 mm base, 25 mm side) frame type (Thickness 1.4 mm) Non - Pressurized SS304 Dia 450 mm, Length 1000 mm PUF 0.75 m2 200 W 100 m (For measuring the height of Storage Tank) |
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Radiation Meter : Tested Pressure : Display Range : Water Pump with Regulator : Detectors : Cost (Rs) : |
Range 0 to 1999 w/m2, Stop watch, System efficiency > 7% 1 Kg / m3 100-200 oC 0.5 HP (AC Pump for circulation) Thermometer (4) 2,70,000/- |
Purpose : | Solar thermal technology uses the sun’s energy, rather than fossil fuels, to generate low-cost, environmentally friendly thermal energy. This energy is used to heat water or other fluids, and can also power solar cooling systems. |
Officer in Charge | ||
Prof R P Saini Area of expertise: Phone : Off.(+91 1332) 285841 |
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