Active load reduction using individual pitch, based on local blade flow measurements

Torben J. Larsen, H. Aagaard Madsen, K. Thomsen

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    Abstract

    A new load-reducing control strategy for individual blade control of large pitch-controlled wind turbines is presented This control concept is based on local blade inflow measurements and offers the possibility of larger load reductions, without loss of power production, than seen in other state-of-the-art load-reducing concepts. Since the new flow-based concept deviates significantly from previous published load-reducing strategies, a comparison of the performance based on aeroelastic simulations is included. Advantages and drawbacks of the systems are discussed. Copyright (C) 2004 John Wiley Sons, Ltd.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalWind Energy
    Volume8
    Issue number1
    Pages (from-to)67-80
    ISSN1095-4244
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2005

    Keywords

    • loads
    • wind turbine
    • control
    • aeroelasticity
    • cyclic pitch
    • individual pitch

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