Methods to improve wind turbine control

Carmen Dumitrescu; Marian Dordescu; Cristian Drăgan

doi:10.1117/12.2642450

2 March 2023 Methods to improve wind turbine control

Carmen Dumitrescu, Marian Dordescu, Cristian Drăgan

Proceedings Volume 12493, Advanced Topics in Optoelectronics, Microelectronics, and Nanotechnologies XI; 124930I (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2642450
Event: Advanced Topics in Optoelectronics, Microelectronics and Nanotechnologies 2022, 2022, Constanta, Romania

Abstract

Tracking the maximum power point (MPP) represents the essence of the variable speed control of wind turbines since it determines their efficiency. The MPP is achieved by always adapting the wind turbine’s speed to the wind speed. This paper presents a study of methods to improve the control of wind turbines. One of these methods is the minimization of the time interval required for the wind turbine to achieve maximum power. Minimizing the time it takes to bring the speed/VUM, ω, from GE to the optimum value, ω_OPTIM, is made at the maximum value for GE current. The study is based on the wind speed measurements collected from a wind farm located in Dobrogea, Romania. In this paper we have studied the methods of optimizing the control of wind turbines with an emphasis on minimizing the time required to bring wind turbines in the optimal area, from an energy point of view knowing the wind speed and, based on this, the optimal mechanical angular velocity, charges the electric generator, (at the rated current value), if 𝜔⋗ 〖ω〗 _OPTIM, or discharges, (zero power), if 𝜔⋖ 〖ω〗 _OPTIM. This ensures maximum wind energy capture. The study is based on the wind speed measurements collected from a wind farm located in Dobrogea, Romania.

Citation Download Citation

Carmen Dumitrescu, Marian Dordescu, and Cristian Drăgan "Methods to improve wind turbine control", Proc. SPIE 12493, Advanced Topics in Optoelectronics, Microelectronics, and Nanotechnologies XI, 124930I (2 March 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2642450

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available