A Model Based Control methodology combining Blade Pitch and Adaptive Trailing Edge Flaps in a common framework

Lars Christian Henriksen (Author), Leonardo Bergami (Author), Peter Bjørn Andersen (Author)

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    Abstract

    This work investigates how adaptive trailing edge flaps and classical blade pitch can work in concert using a model-based state space control formulation. The trade-off between load reduction and actuator activity is decided by setting different weights in the objective function used by the model-based controller. The combined control approach allow to achieve higher load alleviations, furthermore, in the presence of e.g. deterioration of an actuator, it enables an online re-tuning of the workload distribution of blade pitch and trailing edge flaps, thus potentially increasing the smart rotor reliability.
    Original languageEnglish
    Publication date2013
    Publication statusPublished - 2013
    EventEuropean Wind Energy Conference & Exhibition 2013 - Vienna, Austria
    Duration: 4 Feb 20137 Feb 2013
    http://www.ewea.org/annual2013/

    Conference

    ConferenceEuropean Wind Energy Conference & Exhibition 2013
    Country/TerritoryAustria
    CityVienna
    Period04/02/201307/02/2013
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    Keywords

    • Aeroelasticity
    • Active load control
    • Smart rotor

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