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4P operational harmonic and blade vibration in wind turbines: A real case study of an active yaw system and a concrete tower

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  • Torres, Antonio
  • Gil, Javier
  • Plaza, Aitor
  • Aginaga, Jokin

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This study aims to comprehensively investigate the impact of mechanical loads on the performance and lifetime of wind turbines, with particular emphasis on blade vibration at the 4P operational harmonic. Experiments and advanced aeroelastic simulations are combined to assess how active yaw systems and concrete towers affect this specific vibration. Contrary to previous assumptions, field tests have shown that there is a resonance phenomenon in the blade. Specifically, the first edgewise mode of the blade resonates at the 4P frequency, which did not happen in the aeroelastic simulations. Remarkably, thorough aeroelastic simulations show that this resonance is triggered by the excitation of the Edgewise Backward Whirling mode of the rotor, which occurs at the 3P operating harmonic. This study highlights the need for accurate and precise modelling using aeroelastic simulations to reproduce the resonance phenomenon and analyse the contributing factors. A major breakthrough is the discovery that stiffening the active yaw system significantly reduces the 3P hub fixed motions, resulting in reduced blade vibration at the 4P frequency. Furthermore, the simulations show the sensitivity of the 4P vibration to different wind characteristics, providing valuable insights for the design of wind turbines in different environmental conditions.

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  • Torres, Antonio & Gil, Javier & Plaza, Aitor & Aginaga, Jokin, 2024. "4P operational harmonic and blade vibration in wind turbines: A real case study of an active yaw system and a concrete tower," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 227(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:227:y:2024:i:c:s0960148124005688
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2024.120503
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