Study and Analysis of Adaptive PI Control for Pitch Angle on Wind Turbine System
(1) * Luay G. Ibrahim Mail (University of Technology–Iraq, Iraq)
(2) Salam Waley Shneen Mail (University of Technology–Iraq, Iraq)
*corresponding author

Abstract


In the current work, a study is proposed using the engineering program MATLAB through computer tests of a simulation model for modifying the tilt angle in wind turbines, with a study of the effect of changing the angle of the wind turbine on the mechanical energy resulting from changing wind speed. Variable wind speeds reduce turbine efficiency; pitch control mitigates this. A PI-based pitch controller adjusts blade angles to maintain optimal ?.20 kW model achieved 15% higher power output at variable speeds. ? (tip-speed ratio) and Cp, ? the ratio of blade tip speed to wind speed, determines turbine efficiency. Unlike prior fixed-speed models, our variable-speed design adapts to turbulent winds via real-time pitch adjustment. This approach aids in stabilizing grid integration for renewable energy systems. While pitch control improves turbine efficiency, existing studies lack real-time adaptive strategies for variable wind speeds. our work optimizes pitch angles dynamically using MATLAB simulations. We propose a data-driven pitch control model for 5 kW and 20 kW turbines, validated under turbulent wind conditions. This study aims to maximize power output by correlating pitch angle (?) and tip-speed ratio (?) via MATLAB simulations. As a research contribution, the turbine characteristic curve is examined, as changes occur with changes in lambda, and the Cp Max is obtained at the optimal lambda. Assuming that beta is chosen from the curves to determine how it changes and its effect on operation at a given Cp, a given lambda is determined from the curve. Torque can be recognized as the first variable, both mathematically and physically. A change in torque affects speed, and thus affects lambda. Since there is a relationship between turbine speed and wind speed with lambda, turbine speed also depends on mechanical speed. The aim of the study is to design and build a simulation model using a mathematical representation of a wind turbine to study the effect of tilt angle control on handling changes in wind speed. The research contributions include the design of two models: one with a capacity of 5 kW and the other with a capacity of 20 kW. The first model uses a constant speed, while the second uses a variable wind speed. To stabilize the output at rated power, the turbine is angled. Using the wind turbine simulation model and some proposed tests, we can determine the behavior of the system as speed changes.

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Wind Turbine; Power Coefficient; Mechanical Power Output; Pitch Angle (β); Wind Speed; PI Controller

   

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