On the Dynamic Behavior of a Wind Turbine-Generator System with a Darrieus-Savonius Hybrid Wind Turbine

Abstract

In order to clarify the dynamic characteristics of a self-controlled Darrieus-Savonius hybrid wind turbine system, a system consisting of a hybrid wind turbine and an AC generator was tested under various wind conditions in the wind tunnel. We took up four types of wind blowing change for the test ; ramp, sinusoidal and square wind velocity changes and a similar wind velocity change to the field wind. A series of tests substantiated the effectiveness of our operating scheme wherein the tip speed ratio is maintained at a constant value. On the other hand, theoretical studies have been carried out on the characteristics of the system. A simulation model is presented in order to describe the system characteristics not only for the steady-state behavior but also for the dynamic behavior. In spite of its simplicity, the model can predict both characteristics of the system well. The appropriateness of the simulation model is confirmed by comparing with the experimental results. In addition, the field test data are discussed. As a result, it is confirmed that the system is operated and controlled satisfactorily in the field.