Effect of smart rotor control using deformable trailing edge flap on aerodynamic load reduction

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Abstract

This paper presents a newly developed aero-servo-elastic platform, which was built by improving FAST/Aerodyn codes with the integration of an external deformable trailing edge flap PID controller into the Matlab/Simulink software. Based on the platform, the effect of smart rotor control on aerodynamic load reduction on NREL/Upwind 5 MW reference wind turbine was investigated under various operating wind conditions in accordance with the IEC standard. Results showed that, irrespective of Normal Turbulence Model(NTM) and Extreme Turbulence Model(ETM) cases, aerodynamic load in terms of blade fiapwise root moment and tip deflection were effectively reduced.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1055-1060
Number of pages6
JournalKung Cheng Je Wu Li Hsueh Pao/Journal of Engineering Thermophysics
Volume34
Issue number6
StatePublished - Jun 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Deformable trailing edge flap
  • Fatigue load
  • PID controller
  • Smart rotor control
  • Turbulent wind

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