Comparative Review of Pitch Control Strategies for Wind Turbine

Weidong Liu

doi:10.6919/ICJE.202507_11(7).0024

Authors

Weidong Liu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6919/ICJE.202507_11(7).0024

Keywords:

Wind Power Generation; Pitch Control Strategy; Control System; Feedforward Control; Intelligent Algorithm.

Abstract

Wind power generation is the core field of global energy transformation, and variable pitch control system is the key link to ensure the efficient and safe operation of modern wind turbine. This paper first describes the basic principle and system composition of pitch control. Then, the application and evolution of traditional control strategies and modern advanced strategies in pitch control are summarized. In the part of research progress, the latest achievements of advanced technologies such as intelligent optimization algorithm fusion and laser wind measurement feedforward control in recent years are mainly summarized. Finally, the paper looks forward to the development trend of "intelligent + feedforward" integration of pitch control in the future, in order to provide theoretical basis and technical reference for building a more safe, efficient and intelligent wind power generation system.

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