Real Time Adaptive Control System for Wind Turbines
Dynamic optimisation of turbine operational parameters, to maximise end to end performance under local conditions
Innovators at Edinburgh University have developed algorithms to optimise end to end performance of wind turbines, while operating in real time, in order to account for local site and operating conditions.
This differs from the traditional approach where turbine parameters are set during the factory and on site commissioning phases, thereby remaining relatively static for each machine.
This approach not only considers the optimisation of each component in the chain, but more importantly takes account of the inter relationships of components, in order to maximise overall wind turbine performance.
Benefits
Responsive
Performance is optimised in real time, accounting for environmental changes
Ease of Implementation
Algorithms run in parallel with existing control software
Versatile
Can be implemented on a wide rtange of turbine architecture and sizes
Cost Effective
In many cases, no additional hardware is required
Aid to Maintenance
Options to use norm signature analysis to aid predictive maintenance
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