Modelling and control of a pitch controlled wind turbine experiment workstation

A pitch controlled wind turbine experiment workstation is presented in this paper. This laboratory size system can be used for research purpose, where various control strategies can be achieved through the pitch angle actuator/control for variable load. Mathematical models of the major components of the wind turbine and the configuration of the load, based on LED, are presented. Pitch angle control strategies are discussed and experimental results for controlling power, rotor speed and voltage are provided to show the capabilities of the wind turbine.