[Formula Omitted]-Optimal Control of Large Wind Turbines

We present an [Formula Omitted]-control scheme for multivariable pitch control in full load region. Two decoupled linear time-invariant models are derived using Coleman transformation and gain scheduling to design collective and individual pitch controllers independently. Individual pitch control is...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on control systems technology 2013-07, Vol.21 (4), p.1079
Main Authors: Schuler, Simone, Schlipf, David, Cheng, Po Wen, Allgower, Frank
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aviation
Gliders & gliding
Load
Studies
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Summary:We present an [Formula Omitted]-control scheme for multivariable pitch control in full load region. Two decoupled linear time-invariant models are derived using Coleman transformation and gain scheduling to design collective and individual pitch controllers independently. Individual pitch control is used to decrease the blade root bending moment. A new [Formula Omitted]-control setup for collective pitch control taking into account the collective bending moment in Coleman mode is presented. This further decreases the blade root bending moment while rotor speed is maintained constant above rated wind conditions. Simulations with a full nonlinear aeroelastic model over the whole load region show the applicability of the proposed control strategy and lifetime weighted damage equivalent loads are computed. Compared to classical collective and individual pitch control, a significant load reduction is achieved without losses in energy production.
ISSN:1063-6536
1558-0865
DOI:10.1109/TCST.2013.2261068