HYBRID MODEL TEST AND RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS OF FLOATING WIND TURBINES

He Xianzhao; Li Tao; Chen Qian; Wang Ruiliang; Zhang Tianyu

doi:10.19912/j.0254-0096.tynxb.2024-1783

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Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica ›› 2025, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (4) : 595-603. DOI: 10.19912/j.0254-0096.tynxb.2024-1783

HYBRID MODEL TEST AND RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS OF FLOATING WIND TURBINES

He Xianzhao^1,2, Li Tao^1,2, Chen Qian^1,2, Wang Ruiliang^1,2, Zhang Tianyu^1,2

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Accurately simulating the rotor dynamic thrust characteristics in floating wind power model tests presents a significant challenge. This study focuses on a large floating wind turbine and introduces a novel floating wind power model test method utilizing drone control. By employing a micro fan array, precise control over fan speed and corresponding aerodynamic loads is achieved. The method is applied to simulate and test typical operational conditions, including rated, extreme, and transient shutdown scenarios across various wind directions. The results demonstrate that the drone control-based model test method effectively captures the dynamic thrust characteristics at the turbine head and accurately replicates transient shutdown behaviors. The structural dynamic responses observed during testing are in good agreement with simulation predictions, confirming the reliability and reference value of the test data. Compared to traditional three-blade simulation approaches, this method offers superior accuracy in representing thrust dynamics and holds promising potential for future applications in floating wind turbine research and development.

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offshore wind turbines / dynamic response / model test / drone control / comparative analysis

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He Xianzhao, Li Tao, Chen Qian, Wang Ruiliang, Zhang Tianyu. HYBRID MODEL TEST AND RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS ANALYSIS OF FLOATING WIND TURBINES[J]. Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica. 2025, 46(4): 595-603 https://doi.org/10.19912/j.0254-0096.tynxb.2024-1783

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