Modelling and adaptive control of a wind turbine for smart grid applications

Khaled M. Abo-Al-Ez, Raynitchka Tzoneva

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Abstract

In smart electrical grids, wind turbines with variable speed are the most attractive choice for high penetration level of wind energy due to their high operation flexibility. Wind turbines are the core component of the wind energy conversion. In this paper, the objectives are to build a realistic wind turbine model for smart grid analysis and simulations, and propose wind power adaptive control algorithms with a mixed criterion of energy maximization and fatigue load minimization during partial and full load regimes. The modelling approach considers wind aerodynamics and tower dynamics. The generator torque set points are calculated based on the wind turbine design values and rotor speed. The blade pitch angle set point is calculated using a proportional feedback control loop during partial load conditions, and a proportional differential control loop during full load conditions. The wind speed is also modelled considering wind turbulence, tower shadow and wind shear. Models and controllers are built in MATLAB Simulink, and simulations are performed using a realistic data of a typical wind turbine. The simulation results show that the proposed models and controllers accurately simulate the expected performance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 12th Conference on the Industrial and Commercial Use of Energy, ICUE 2015
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages332-339
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9780620659123
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Sept 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event12th International Conference on the Industrial and Commercial Use of Energy, ICUE 2015 - Cape Town, South Africa
Duration: 18 Aug 201519 Aug 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Conference on the Industrial and Commercial Use of Energy, ICUE
Volume2015-September
ISSN (Print)2166-0581
ISSN (Electronic)2166-059X

Conference

Conference12th International Conference on the Industrial and Commercial Use of Energy, ICUE 2015
Country/TerritorySouth Africa
CityCape Town
Period18/08/1519/08/15

Keywords

  • pitch control
  • Smart grid
  • Torque control
  • wind speed model
  • Wind turbine model

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Fuel Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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