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https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-8-1319-2023
https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-8-1319-2023
Research article
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24 Aug 2023
Research article |  | 24 Aug 2023

Damping analysis of floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs): a new control strategy reducing the platform vibrations

Matteo Capaldo and Paul Mella

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The controller impacts the movements, loads and yield of wind turbines. Standard controllers are not adapted for floating, and they can lead to underperformances and overloads. New control strategies, considering the coupling between the floating dynamics and the rotor dynamics, are necessary to reduce platform movements and to improve performances. This work proposes a new control strategy adapted to floating wind, showing a reduction in loads without affecting the power production.
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