Optimal control of variable speed wind turbines

This paper proposes a MIMO linear quadratic regulator (LQR) controller designed for a horizontal variable speed wind turbine with focus on the operating range referring to the above rated wind speeds. The operating conditions of wind turbines make them subject to fluctuating loads that create fatigu...

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Published in2011 19th Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation pp. 838 - 843
Main Authors Pintea, Andreea, Haoping Wang, Christov, Nicolai, Borne, Pierre, Popescu, Dumitru, Badea, Adrian
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.06.2011
Subjects
Aerodynamics
Blades
Mathematical model
Poles and towers
Rotors
Torque
Wind turbines
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ISBN9781457701245
1457701243
DOI10.1109/MED.2011.5983056

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Summary:This paper proposes a MIMO linear quadratic regulator (LQR) controller designed for a horizontal variable speed wind turbine with focus on the operating range referring to the above rated wind speeds. The operating conditions of wind turbines make them subject to fluctuating loads that create fatigue and lead to damage. Alleviating these loads would reduce the needed materials, and increase the lifespan and the quality of the produced energy. The optimality of the entire system is defined in relation with the trade-off between the wind energy conversion maximization and the minimization of the fatigue in the mechanical structure. The solution of a control using an LQR regulator is presented. The performances of the optimal control are assessed and discussed by means of a set of simulations.
ISBN:9781457701245
1457701243
DOI:10.1109/MED.2011.5983056