Control of wind turbines for fatigue loads reduction and contribution to the grid primary frequency regulation

H. Camblong, S. Nourdine, I. Vechiu and G. Tapia

Energy, 2012, vol. 48, issue 1, 284-291

Abstract: The objectives of this work have been to design and analyze a discrete Linear Quadratic Gaussian (LQG) controller which contributes to the primary frequency control of the grid and to the reduction of the drive-train fatigue loads of a Wind Turbine (WT). The WT rotational speed and electrical power are controlled using the generator torque and the pitch angle as control variables. The rotational speed and electrical power references are generated in a higher control level depending on the wind speed and a frequency droop.

Keywords: Wind turbine; Digital LQG controller; Fatigue loads reduction; Primary frequency control (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2012.05.035

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