Dynamic wind estimation based control for small wind turbines
David G. Meyer,
Sriram Srinivasan and
Greg Semrau
Renewable Energy, 2013, vol. 50, issue C, 259-267
Abstract:
We introduce a novel scheme for small wind turbines that gives dynamic estimation of wind speed from rotor angular velocity measurements. The estimation proceeds in two different dynamic observers, one giving a valid estimate for higher Tip Speed Ratios (TSRs) and which we call the Upper Wind Estimator (UWE) and the other called the Lower Wind Estimator (LWE) valid for lower TSRs. The meaning of “higher” and “lower”, and the precise regions of validity, are quantified. We further propose a coordinated control scheme using the UWE. Simulations are presented showing closed-loop performance of the turbine and the estimators both in the optimal TSR regulation condition, and the dynamic power-shedding condition caused by a wind gust. An analytic analysis of closed-loop stability and of the convergence and bias properties of the estimator is provided. Empirical data showing performance on a real turbine is also presented.
Keywords: Small wind turbines; Feedback control; Estimation; Stability; Simulation; Wind power (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2012.06.034
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