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Laboratories
The laboratory is specialised in the measurement and analysis of electromagnetic disturbances.
The electromagnetic measurements (EMC) are performed both in indoor and outdoor air conditions.
Pre-compliance measurements for equipment are performed (for example, for getting CE marking), which must meet the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements set out in European directives.
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Contact:
Lauri Kütt
lauri.kutt@taltech.ee
620 3806
The e-Vehicle Lab is interested in all types of electrically powered vehicles. Light vehicles, electric cars, mobility platforms, water transport, large transport vehicles, traction components, etc. In addition to traction systems and sensors, the lab will be interested in issues related to charging and power supply of transport vehicles, including testing of energy storage devices.
The e-Vehicles laboratory provides calculations, modelling, testing, development, expertise, consultancy, training, and research partnerships for electric drives.
Keywords: electric drives; motor control; electric vehicles; expertise; training.
Contact:
Anton Rassõlkin
anton.rassolkin@taltech.ee
Viktor Rjabtšikov
viktor.rjabtsikov@taltech.ee
We perform high voltage electrical equipment reliability and insulation coordination research, also high voltage testing. We have at our disposal an impulse voltage generator with an output voltage up to 800 kV and a cascade transformer supplying up to 300 kV AC voltage (50 Hz).
We work with distribution and transmission utilities, electrical grid construction companies and manufacturers and retailers of electrical equipment. We also conduct lectures on high voltage and electrical safety with demonstrative flashover tests for interested audiences.
The following tests are possible in the laboratory:
- Lightning and switching impulse voltage tests up to 800 kV;
- High voltage AC tests (50 Hz) up to 300 kV;
- Measurement of partial discharges in power cables and insulators etc. using AC voltage in laboratory and with damped AC (DAC) devices in the field;
- Measurement of insulation resistance (transformers, motors, generators, cables etc.) in the range of 50…5000 V DC, detecting resistance values up to 10 TOhm;
- Measurement of oil dielectric strength with voltages up to 60 kV using different types of electrodes (spherical, cylindrical and “mushroom”).
Contact:
Paul Taklaja
paul.taklaja@taltech.ee
620 3754
Industrial automation systems development, automation control systems, technical consultancy, industrial controller programming (Beckhoff, Phoenix Contact, Siemens, ABB, etc.), testing, automation systems tuning, user interfaces (HMI, touch panels, SCADA, PC based user interfaces), industrial data communication (4G, VPN, Modbus TCP, RTU, Profinet, Profibus, RS485, RS232).
We also offer expertise, consultancy, training, and research partnership.
Keywords: industrial controller; PLC; work automation; expertise; training.
Contact:
ee@taltech.ee
Smart robot control systems and teaching robots for industrial applications.
The lab offers the following options: machine vision solutions, optics and a selection of luminaires. Camera types and selection, interfaces. Image processing software and basic operations. Hyperspectral and multispectral imaging techniques. Infrared cameras. Use of stereo cameras. Use of cameras in robotics and automation.
The lab offers machine vision systems development, expertise, consultancy, research partnerships as well as training.
Keywords: machine vision; image processing; robotics; industrial automation; expertise; training.
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Room NRG-201
Contact:
Daniil Valme
daniil.valme@taltech.ee
It is possible to carry out various tests on electrical machines with a capacity up to 50 kW machines in the Electrical Machines Laboratory. In the laboratory, there are equipment for measuring various electrical, mechanical, thermal and magnetic parameters. There are drive units for controlling asynchronous, synchronous and reluctance machines. In the laboratory, there is 80 cm wind tunnel (wind <20m/s) for monitoring various cooling conditions and a diagnostic park for fault monitoring of asynchronous and permanent magnet machines.
The calorimetric test complex of electrical machines is under construction.
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Contact:
Ants Kallaste
ants.kallaste@taltech.ee
620 3802
Toomas Vaimann
toomas.vaimann@taltech.ee
620 3800
Activities of microgrids laboratory are energy-/resource efficiency measurements and analyses (audits), development and optimisation of energy storages, demand side management, green manufacturing/automation solutions for in industry and service sector.
Laboratory has following infrastructure:
- Power consumption and power quality measurements in low/medium voltage microgrids with Energy Logger Fluke 1745, Power Analyzer C.A.8334B, Smartmeter/energy logger BFM 135 - 36x230/400 V AC channels 0...1200A;
- insulation, Loop and RCD, earth and ground resistance measurements with Megger MFT1500, DE4TC, Ground Resistance Tester 20kΩ CAT IV 100 V;
- Homer Energy software for technological/economical optimisation of microgrids;
- infrared temperature, noise and other measurements.
Contact:
Argo ROSIN
argo.rosin@taltech.ee
620 3708
Activities of laboratory of lighting technology are measurements of in-/outdoor lighting and technical parameters of lighting and expertises of lighting systems and devices.
Laboratory has following infrastructure:
- measurement of luminous flux and other technical parameters of light with the 1 m integrated sphere ISD-100HF-V02;
- luminance measurement with video/imaging camera (ILMD) TechnoTeam LMK mobile air;
- spectrum-based light illuminance and flicker measurement with instrument BTS-256EF.
At 2018, the laboratory can do lighting measurements also in the UV and IR range.
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For additional information about the Laboratory of Lighting Technology please see here.
Contact:
Toivo Varjas
toivo.varjas@taltech.ee
620 3706
The laboratory of industrial automation conducts R&D work and training in the field of industrial control, diagnostic and measurement systems. In the laboratory, it is possible to program different industrial devices, robots and SCADA systems.
The following infrastructure is available in the laboratory:
- Festo flexible automation system;
- Programmable Logic Controllers (Siemens, Schneider Electric, Allen-Bradley etc.);
- AVEVA Wonderware SCADA system (InTouch, Historian, SMC, System Platform etc.);
- Measurement logging systems, thermopile arrays and thermocameras, vibration measurement sensors and other devices for the monitoring and diagnosis of industrial processes.
Room on NRG-423.
Contact:
Argo Rosin
argo.rosin@taltech.ee
620 3708
In power electronics laboratory is possible to research, develop, build and evaluate power semiconductor converters.
There are the loads and power supplies for ac and dc applications with power up to 10 kW. To simulate AC grids and conduct the research in the field of grid-tied power electronic devices AC power supplies and loads can be used (1x230 V AC, 5 kW or 3x400 V AC, 12kW).
To simulate PV panels with power up to 500W or PV panel strings with output power up to 15 kW a power electronics solaar panel simulator can be used. For research in the field of DC powered devices programmable 3kW DC power supplies with output voltage up to 600 V DC can be used.
Besides the loads and power supplies is power electronics laboratory also equipped with devices for precise measurement of voltage, current, energy qulaity, temperature, capacitance, inductance etc.
Contact:
Tanel Jalakas
tanel.jalakas@taltech.ee
620 3703
The Power Systems Laboratory examines topics related to the analysis and management of the power system.
The work in the laboratory is mainly focused on:
- analysis and control of power system operation;
- research into wide-area monitoring possibilities;
- research on relay protection and automation settings;
- development of power system operation controllers and power station controllers.
The Laboratory is equipped with world-class equipment such as RTDS Real-Time Simulator, Omicron CMC 256 Plus, CMS356, PMUs from different manufacturers (SEL, Arbiter, Qualitrol, ABB) and various relays (Siemens, ABB, Toshiba).
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Contact:
Jako Kilter
jako.kilter@taltech.ee
The Prototyping Lab provides a well-equipped and knowledgeable environment in which to explore how traditional, modern and emerging manufacturing processes can inform and advance design. The lab can use FDM and SLA printers to produce high-speed parts (please specify materials). It will also be possible to measure signals using a variety of devices and sensors. Soldering facilities for soldering and assembling electronics components.
We also offer prototyping, workshops, and research partnerships.
Keywords: 3D printing; soldering; prototyping.
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NRG-202 /Additional information
Contact:
Viktor Rjabtšikov
viktor.rjabtsikov@taltech.ee
Martin Sarap
martin.sarap1@taltech.ee
Lab keywords: substation information systems, relay protection, digitalization of energy systems and cyber defense.
With the equipment in the laboratory, is essentially possible to simulate the operation of a real substation and to see how to detect and prevent faults in the electrical system. The lab has a new generation of Siemens equipment that is used in substations in real electrical systems. In essence, the lab has one real substation that includes relay and automation equipment and the associated communication system. The latter includes operational management solutions from the SCADA system, the remote terminal unit and the switch solution. Communication protocols use all of the current solutions (IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104).
From the technical point of view, this is a modular solution and we can connect additional devices and more. The devices are compatible with our existing Real-Time Simulator (RTDS) device, which allows us to create electrical systems and simulate various interference in them, and thus test the behavior and capability of real devices. Thus, the real-time simulator and the new relay laboratory form a whole that can be used to study any issues related to relay protection and automation in the electrical system (seen from both transmission networks and distribution networks).
The laboratory is located in the energetics building (room NRG-527) in Tallinn University of Technology. The laboratory was opened on 28th of November in 2018 and the development of the laboratory was supported by Siemens and Harju Elekter.
Contact:
Jako Kilter
jako.kilter@taltech.ee