A novel collaborative control algorithm for maximum power point tracking of wind energy hydraulic conversion system

Wind has been admitted as one of the most promising renewable energy resources in multinational regionalization policies. However, the energy conversion and utilization are challenging due to the technique reliability and cost issues. Hydraulic wind turbine (HWT) may solve the above problems. HWT is taken as a research object, and the maximum power point tracking (MPPT) control strategy is proposed collaborating with active disturbance rejection control (ADRC) and linear quadratic regulator (LQR) control methods, to solve multiplicative nonlinearity problems in the plant models and the influence of external disturbance on control performance in the MPPT control process. A nonlinear simulation model is built to explain the main findings from the experiments and obtain a better understanding of the effect of time-varying system parameters and random fluctuation in wind speed. The collaborative control algorithm is experimentally verified on a 24-kW HWT semi-physical test platform that results in a promising energy conversion rate, plus the hydraulic parameters can satisfy the demand, accordingly. Ultimately, the potential challenges of implementing this technique in a smart wind energy conversion system are discussed to give a further design guidance, either theoretically or practically.

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This study focuses on the application of hydraulic wind turbines and their control strategies in wind energy conversion. By proposing a maximum power point tracking control strategy, in collaboration with active disturbance rejection control and linear quadratic regulator methods, the authors addressed the issues of nonlinearity and disturbance on control performance. Through experimental verification, promising energy conversion rates and hydraulic parameters that meet the demand were achieved. The potential challenges of implementing this technique in a smart wind energy conversion system are also discussed.