Research Article

Variable Speed Control Analysis of Direct-Drive Wind Turbines Incorporating the Variable Gain Pitch Knowledge Identification Algorithm

Table 1

Fan parameters for simulation.

Parameter nameValue

Power rating (MW)15
Cut-in speed (m/s)35
Cut-out speed (m/s)25
Wind wheel diameter (m)83.05
Minimum generator speed (r/min)945
Rated speed of generator (r/min)1732.5
Gearbox gear ratio105