Title :
Gain scheduling control for wind energy conversion optimization
Author :
Vlad, Ciprian ; Mînzu, Viorel ; Barbu, Marian
Author_Institution :
Autom. Control & Electr. Eng. Dept., Dunarea de Jos Univ. of Galati, Galaţi, Romania
Abstract :
This paper analyzes the variability of the linearized model of a Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine (HAWT) system that operates around the optimal regimes characteristic (ORC). Based on the obtained results, a gain scheduling control structure is proposed for rotational speed tracking in order to ensure maximum power conversion. The proposed control law performances are illustrated by numerical simulation and compared with those of a classical PI control loop that provides optimal wind energy conversion.
Keywords :
gain control; linearisation techniques; maximum power point trackers; numerical analysis; optimal control; optimisation; power generation control; wind turbines; HAWT system; ORC; control law performances; gain scheduling control structure; horizontal axis wind turbine; linearized model variability; maximum power conversion; numerical simulation; optimal regimes characteristic; rotational speed tracking; wind energy conversion optimization; Mathematical model; Torque; Tracking loops; Velocity control; Wind speed; Wind turbines;
Conference_Titel :
System Theory, Control and Computing (ICSTCC), 2012 16th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Sinaia
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-4534-7
