Results From the NREL Variable-Speed Test Bed

The NREL Variable-Speed Test bed turbine has been used to examine the performance and controllability of a variable-speed, variable-pitch turbine. Control strategies that eliminate drive-train torque fluctuations in high winds have been published before and example data are given here.

Fingersh, L. J.; Carlin, P. W.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Technology Testing & Certification
Controls & Reliability
Technical Report