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Title: Comparing State-Space Multivariable Controls to Multi-SISO Controls for Load Reduction of Drivetrain-Coupled Modes on Wind Turbines through Field-Testing: Preprint

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DOI:https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2012-1152· OSTI ID:1032665
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This paper presents the structure of an ongoing controller comparison experiment at NREL's National Wind Technology Center; the design process for the two controllers compared in this phase of the experiment, and initial comparison results obtained in field-testing.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Wind and Water Technologies Office (EE-4W)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
1032665
Report Number(s):
NREL/CP-5000-53500; TRN: US201202%%270
Resource Relation:
Conference: Presented at the 50th AIAA Aerospace Science Meeting, 9-12 January 2012, Nashville, Tennessee
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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