Results in Control and Optimization (Sep 2024)

Multi objectives optimization of wind turbines’ power and fatigue loads using perturbation free extremum seeking control

  • Thaker Nayl,
  • Khalid Tourkey Atta,
  • Martin Guay

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 16
p. 100438

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This manuscript introduces a perturbation-free extremum-seeking control strategy specifically designed to enhance the operational performance of wind turbines under optimal conditions. The strategy employed utilizes a perturbation-free extremum-seeking approach to ensure the wind turbine farm operates at maximum power efficiency while also reducing power output fluctuations. By employing this control system, the wind turbine generators are maintained at their optimal power output level, effectively navigating through disturbances such as tower shadow, wind shear, and the erratic nature of wind speeds without introducing external perturbations.The algorithm is adept at managing the blade pitch angles and the turbines’ rotational speed, ensuring a controlled and efficient operation. Furthermore, this paper outlines a perturbation-free method to optimize energy production and decrease fatigue loads, thereby extending the operational lifespan of a wind turbine. The superior operational efficiency of the wind turbine array generators achieved through this approach underscores its effectiveness.The robustness and effectiveness of this perturbation-free control system are validated through comprehensive simulation tests on an array comprising four wind turbine generators. The outcomes of these simulations solidly back the extremum-seeking control system’s proficiency in reaching maximum power output without relying on perturbative methods, highlighting its innovative contribution to wind turbine efficiency optimization.

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