Experimental investigation of the cyclic pitch control on a horizontal axis wind turbine in diagonal inflow wind condition
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2017.06.042
Abstract: Offshore wind power has huge energy potential. For deep water areas, FOWTs (Floating Offshore Wind Turbines) are sensitive to large oscillations due to the aerodynamic force of wind and the hydrodynamic force of wave. In… read more here.
Keywords: diagonal inflow; wind; cyclic pitch; inflow wind ... See more keywords
The interplay between pitch control and top speed in soccer considering the stamina factor
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-22778-6
Abstract: In this study, we investigate the interplay between player speed and ball control in soccer. We present a novel pitch control algorithm that quantifies the probability of a player gaining possession at any location on… read more here.
Keywords: control; top speed; pitch control; player ... See more keywords
Vertical-axis turbine performance enhancement with physics-informed blade pitch control. Basic principles and proof of concept with high-fidelity numerical simulation
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0178535
Abstract: In this study, we developed active physics-informed turbine blade pitch control methods to conquer the inconsistent energy harvesting efficiency challenges encountered by the vertical-axis turbines (VATs) technology. Specifically, individual turbine blades were pitched by actuators… read more here.
Keywords: pitch control; control; turbine; blade pitch ... See more keywords
A novel variable pitch control strategy to improve the aerodynamics of vertical axis wind turbine
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0254998
Abstract: The low efficiency and complex aerodynamic characteristics of vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWTs) have limited their industrial development and application. An active variable pitch method can improve the aerodynamic performance of VAWTs, and different pitch control… read more here.
Keywords: control strategy; aerodynamics; pitch control; pitch ... See more keywords
Numerical investigation on aerodynamic performance of vertical axis wind turbine based on cycloidal pitch control strategy
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0277868
Abstract: To address the inherent limitations of fixed-pitch VAWTs (vertical axis wind turbines), particularly the aerodynamic efficiency degradation caused by dynamic stall effects, this study proposes a novel active flow control methodology termed CPCS (cycloidal pitch… read more here.
Keywords: pitch control; pitch; control; cycloidal pitch ... See more keywords
An integral approach for aircraft pitch control and instrumentation in a wind-tunnel
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DOI: 10.1108/aeat-10-2019-0193
Abstract: Aircraft pitch control is fundamental for the performance of micro aerial vehicles (MAVs). The purpose of this paper is to establish a simple experimental procedure to calibrate pitch instrumentation and classical control algorithms. This includes… read more here.
Keywords: aircraft; pitch; wind tunnel; control ... See more keywords
Individual Blade Pitch Control of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines for Load Mitigation and Power Regulation
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DOI: 10.1109/tcst.2020.2975148
Abstract: This article proposes a new strategy for individual blade pitch control to regulate power production while simultaneously alleviating structural loads on spar-type floating offshore wind turbines. Individual blade pitch control types of algorithms for offshore… read more here.
Keywords: power; power production; pitch; pitch control ... See more keywords
Experimental Testing of a Preview-Enabled Model Predictive Controller for Blade Pitch Control of Wind Turbines
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DOI: 10.1109/tcst.2021.3070342
Abstract: Model predictive control (MPC) is a control method that involves determining the input to a dynamical system as the solution to an optimization problem that is solved online. In the wind turbine research literature, MPC… read more here.
Keywords: blade pitch; wind turbine; control; wind ... See more keywords
Coordinated Pitch Control for Offshore Wind Turbines Based on Event-triggered Load Feedback and T-S Fuzzy Logic Reasoning
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DOI: 10.1109/tste.2025.3581592
Abstract: This paper addresses the conflicting issues of limited load suppression in collective pitch control and increased actuator burden in individual pitch control for large-scale offshore wind turbines operating above the rated wind speed. We propose… read more here.
Keywords: pitch control; pitch; offshore wind; load ... See more keywords
Stabilisation of network-controlled aircraft pitch control system with time delay
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DOI: 10.1177/01423312221083756
Abstract: This paper describes the stability assurance of network-controlled aircraft pitch control system with time delays. A frequency-domain method is used to determine the upper bound of time delay for aircraft pitch control system with gain… read more here.
Keywords: time; time delay; control system; control ... See more keywords
Comparative analysis of the performance of small H-Darrieus for different pitch control strategies
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DOI: 10.1177/09576509221113688
Abstract: The cyclic variations of the Angle of Attack (AoA) during the operation of H-Darrieus VAWT bring them to operate under fatigue-type loads which stakes the blade’s endurance and the lifetime of the wind turbines. At… read more here.
Keywords: pitch; control; control strategies; angle ... See more keywords