Gearbox and Drivetrain Models to Study Dynamic Effects of Modern Wind Turbines: Preprint
Wind turbine drivetrains consist of components that directly convert kinetic energy from the wind to electrical energy. Guaranteeing robust and reliable drivetrain designs is therefore important to minimize turbine downtime. Current drivetrain models often lack the ability to model both the impacts of electrical transients as well as wind turbulence and shear in one package. In this work, thecapability of the FAST wind turbine computer-aided engineering tool, developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, is enhanced through integration of a dynamic model of the drivetrain. The dynamic drivetrain model is built using Simscape in the MATLAB/Simulink environment and incorporates detailed electrical generator models. This model can be used in the future to test advanced controlschemes to extend life of the gearbox.
- Research Organization:
- National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Wind Power Program
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC36-08GO28308
- OSTI ID:
- 1260921
- Report Number(s):
- NREL/CP-5500-58960
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Presented at the IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, 15-19 September 2013, Denver, Colorado
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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