Controls Advanced Research Turbine: Lessons Learned During Advanced Controls Testing
This paper describes some of the problems encountered while conducting tests on the Controls Advanced Research Turbine installed at the National Wind Technology Center. It also discusses some of the peculiarities of the C-code used to control the CART and discusses the fault protection routine, Turbine safety, and some of its failures.
Johnson, K.; Fingersh, L. J.; Wright, A.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Design Methods, Tools & Standards
Technical Report