This paper presents a contribution related to the control of nonlinear variable-speed marine current turbine(MCT)without pitch operating below the rated marine current speed.Given that the operation of the MCT can be ...This paper presents a contribution related to the control of nonlinear variable-speed marine current turbine(MCT)without pitch operating below the rated marine current speed.Given that the operation of the MCT can be divided into several operating zones on the basis of the marine current speed,the system control objectives are different for each zone.To deal with this issue,we develop a new control approach based on a linear quadratic regulator with variable generator torque.Our proposed approach enables the optimization of the rotational speed of the turbine,which maximizes the power extracted by the MCT and minimizes the transient loads on the drivetrain.The novelty of our study is the use of a real profile of marine current speed from the northern coasts of Morocco.The simulation results obtained using MATLAB Simulink indicate the effectiveness and robustness of the proposed control approach on the electrical and mechanical parameters with the variations of marine current speed.展开更多
This paper presents effects of design factors on mechanical performance of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs), and an experimental investigation of optimal VAWT performance under low wind speed conditions in Thailand...This paper presents effects of design factors on mechanical performance of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs), and an experimental investigation of optimal VAWT performance under low wind speed conditions in Thailand. Design factors include types of wind turbines, number of blades, types of materials, height-to-radius ratios, and design modifications. Potential VAWT models with different design factors are numerically analyzed within a virtual wind tunnel at various wind speeds by utilizing XflowTM?Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software. The performance curves of each VAWT are obtained as plots of power coefficients against tip speed ratios. It is found that the type of wind turbine, number of blades, and height-to-radius ratio have significant effects on mechanical performance whereas types of materials result in shifts of operating speeds of VAWTs. Accordingly, an optimal VAWT prototype is developed to operate under actual low speed wind conditions. The performance curve from experimental results agrees with the CFD results. The proposed methodology can be used in the computer design of VAWTs to improve mechanical performance before physical fabrication.展开更多
Major problem with grid tied micro wind turbine is synchronization and wind variability. Due to this problem the stability of available grid gets reduced. The stability can be achieved by output power control of the t...Major problem with grid tied micro wind turbine is synchronization and wind variability. Due to this problem the stability of available grid gets reduced. The stability can be achieved by output power control of the turbine. Major part of many countries like India, the annual mean wind speed is not high. The rated wind speed of turbine remain around 11 m/s and cut in is around 3.5 m/s. Due to this problem we aimed to develop a sustainable wind energy system that can provide stable power supply even at the locations of low wind speed of 2 - 4 m/s. To address this issue, a momentary impulse or external torque to the rotor by external motor is one of the good options to maintain the momentum of blades and thus provide stability for sufficient time. Various theoretical calculations and experiments are conducted on the above method. This would increase the output power and also the efficiency of wind turbine. We show that Return-On-Investment will be high as compared with other grid connected turbines. Our proposed concept in the present study, if implemented properly, can help the installation of number of wind turbines even at domestic level. It also makes the consumers energy independent and promotes the use of wind as a source of energy and may enter as a rooftop energy supply system similar to solar.展开更多
针对风速随机性给风能转换系统(wind energy conversion system,WECS)带来的非线性和参数不确定性,提出了一种模糊自耦合PI控制方案用于低风速的最大功率点跟踪。自耦合PI被用来完成基本的转速跟踪,以实现对风力机尖速比的最优化控制。...针对风速随机性给风能转换系统(wind energy conversion system,WECS)带来的非线性和参数不确定性,提出了一种模糊自耦合PI控制方案用于低风速的最大功率点跟踪。自耦合PI被用来完成基本的转速跟踪,以实现对风力机尖速比的最优化控制。而模糊控制器则被用来获取自耦合PI在不同工作点下的控制参数,以提高系统对风速变化的适应能力。为了验证所提方案的可行性,在Matlab/Simulink搭建的2 MW风能转换系统仿真模型中开展了与传统方法的对比实验。仿真结果表明,相比于传统PI、模糊PI以及GA-PI,所提出方法拥有更佳的转速跟踪性能、更平滑的响应曲线以及更多的电能输出。展开更多
分析了风能的特性,对双馈电机数学模型进行了分析与研究,在试验的基础上,基于最佳叶尖速比控制(即风能最大利用率)和机械功率最大转化效率控制,提出了兆瓦级变速恒频双馈风力发电机组双闭环的一种控制策略方案,并用M A T LA B软件进行...分析了风能的特性,对双馈电机数学模型进行了分析与研究,在试验的基础上,基于最佳叶尖速比控制(即风能最大利用率)和机械功率最大转化效率控制,提出了兆瓦级变速恒频双馈风力发电机组双闭环的一种控制策略方案,并用M A T LA B软件进行系统仿真,证明该方案是可行的。展开更多
文摘This paper presents a contribution related to the control of nonlinear variable-speed marine current turbine(MCT)without pitch operating below the rated marine current speed.Given that the operation of the MCT can be divided into several operating zones on the basis of the marine current speed,the system control objectives are different for each zone.To deal with this issue,we develop a new control approach based on a linear quadratic regulator with variable generator torque.Our proposed approach enables the optimization of the rotational speed of the turbine,which maximizes the power extracted by the MCT and minimizes the transient loads on the drivetrain.The novelty of our study is the use of a real profile of marine current speed from the northern coasts of Morocco.The simulation results obtained using MATLAB Simulink indicate the effectiveness and robustness of the proposed control approach on the electrical and mechanical parameters with the variations of marine current speed.
文摘This paper presents effects of design factors on mechanical performance of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs), and an experimental investigation of optimal VAWT performance under low wind speed conditions in Thailand. Design factors include types of wind turbines, number of blades, types of materials, height-to-radius ratios, and design modifications. Potential VAWT models with different design factors are numerically analyzed within a virtual wind tunnel at various wind speeds by utilizing XflowTM?Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software. The performance curves of each VAWT are obtained as plots of power coefficients against tip speed ratios. It is found that the type of wind turbine, number of blades, and height-to-radius ratio have significant effects on mechanical performance whereas types of materials result in shifts of operating speeds of VAWTs. Accordingly, an optimal VAWT prototype is developed to operate under actual low speed wind conditions. The performance curve from experimental results agrees with the CFD results. The proposed methodology can be used in the computer design of VAWTs to improve mechanical performance before physical fabrication.
文摘Major problem with grid tied micro wind turbine is synchronization and wind variability. Due to this problem the stability of available grid gets reduced. The stability can be achieved by output power control of the turbine. Major part of many countries like India, the annual mean wind speed is not high. The rated wind speed of turbine remain around 11 m/s and cut in is around 3.5 m/s. Due to this problem we aimed to develop a sustainable wind energy system that can provide stable power supply even at the locations of low wind speed of 2 - 4 m/s. To address this issue, a momentary impulse or external torque to the rotor by external motor is one of the good options to maintain the momentum of blades and thus provide stability for sufficient time. Various theoretical calculations and experiments are conducted on the above method. This would increase the output power and also the efficiency of wind turbine. We show that Return-On-Investment will be high as compared with other grid connected turbines. Our proposed concept in the present study, if implemented properly, can help the installation of number of wind turbines even at domestic level. It also makes the consumers energy independent and promotes the use of wind as a source of energy and may enter as a rooftop energy supply system similar to solar.
文摘针对风速随机性给风能转换系统(wind energy conversion system,WECS)带来的非线性和参数不确定性,提出了一种模糊自耦合PI控制方案用于低风速的最大功率点跟踪。自耦合PI被用来完成基本的转速跟踪,以实现对风力机尖速比的最优化控制。而模糊控制器则被用来获取自耦合PI在不同工作点下的控制参数,以提高系统对风速变化的适应能力。为了验证所提方案的可行性,在Matlab/Simulink搭建的2 MW风能转换系统仿真模型中开展了与传统方法的对比实验。仿真结果表明,相比于传统PI、模糊PI以及GA-PI,所提出方法拥有更佳的转速跟踪性能、更平滑的响应曲线以及更多的电能输出。
