scholarly journals Maximizing energy capture of fixed-pitch variable-speed wind turbines

Author(s):  
Kirk Pierce ◽  
Paul Migliore
2018 ◽  
Vol 221 ◽  
pp. 508-521 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minghui Yin ◽  
Zhiqiang Yang ◽  
Yan Xu ◽  
Jiankun Liu ◽  
Lianjun Zhou ◽  
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Author(s):  
Karl A. Stol

A composite state-space controller was developed for a multi-objective problem in the variable-speed operation of wind turbines. Disturbance Tracking Control theory was applied to the design of a torque controller to optimize energy capture under the influence of persistent wind disturbances. A limitation in the theory for common multi-state models is described, which led to the design of a complementary pitch controller. The goal of the independent blade pitch design was to minimize blade root fatigue loads. Simulation results indicate an 11% reduction in fatigue damage using the proposed controllers, compared to a conventional torque-only design. Meanwhile, energy capture is almost identical, partly because of nonlinear effects.


Wind Power ◽  
10.5772/8357 ◽  
2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bunlung Neammanee ◽  
Somporn Sirisumrannukul ◽  
Somchai Chatrat

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