Mechatronic modeling of a 750kW fixed-speed wind energy conversion system using the Bond Graph Approach

Zakaria Khaouch; Mustapha Zekraoui; Jamaa Bengourram; Nourreeddine Kouider; Mustapha Mabrouki

doi:10.1016/j.isatra.2016.07.009

Mechatronic modeling of a 750kW fixed-speed wind energy conversion system using the Bond Graph Approach

ISA Trans. 2016 Nov:65:418-436. doi: 10.1016/j.isatra.2016.07.009. Epub 2016 Sep 2.

Authors

Zakaria Khaouch¹, Mustapha Zekraoui¹, Jamaa Bengourram¹, Nourreeddine Kouider¹, Mustapha Mabrouki²

Affiliations

¹ Industrial Engineering Laboratory, Faculty of Science and Technology, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal, Morocco.
² Industrial Engineering Laboratory, Faculty of Science and Technology, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal, Morocco. Electronic address: mus_mabrouki@yahoo.com.

PMID: 27593956
DOI: 10.1016/j.isatra.2016.07.009

Abstract

In this paper, we would like to focus on modeling main parts of the wind turbines (blades, gearbox, tower, generator and pitching system) from a mechatronics viewpoint using the Bond-Graph Approach (BGA). Then, these parts are combined together in order to simulate the complete system. Moreover, the real dynamic behavior of the wind turbine is taken into account and with the new model; final load simulation is more realistic offering benefits and reliable system performance. This model can be used to develop control algorithms to reduce fatigue loads and enhance power production. Different simulations are carried-out in order to validate the proposed wind turbine model, using real data provided in the open literature (blade profile and gearbox parameters for a 750 kW wind turbine).

Keywords: Blades; Bond graph; Gearbox; Generator; Interdisciplinary systems; Mechatronic modeling; Pitching system; Tower; Wind turbine.