Wind Turbine Automatic Parameterization via Component ID
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wind energy plant parameterization methods are prone to manual errors, leading to inefficiencies and potential damage due to the complexity and cost of manual data entry or the incorrect selection of prefabricated parameter lists, and the lack of adaptability when replacing components.
Innovation Solution
A centralized control unit with a control module and parameterization unit that automatically collects identification data from components, extracts their properties, and generates parameterization data to adapt control settings, ensuring optimal operation and efficiency without the need for multiple control units or additional communication paths.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual parameterization is used to enter component properties, then customization and precision are improved, but time consumption and error risk increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service parameterization by allowing the wind turbine control unit to automatically read identification data from components via integrated readout devices, eliminating the need for manual data entry by specialists while ensuring accurate parameterization
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of data entry with an automated electronic system that uses readout devices to extract identification data directly from components, substituting human labor with automated technology
2Productivity
If prefabricated parameter lists are used to reduce time and costs, then parameterization speed is improved, but accuracy and adaptability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically determines the correct parameter list by reading identification data from the actual installed components, eliminating the need for manual selection of prefabricated parameter lists and ensuring the parameters match the specific hardware configuration
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables dynamic parameter changes by automatically adapting the parameterization data based on the identification data read from installed components, allowing the system to adjust parameters to match the specific configuration rather than using fixed prefabricated lists
3Adaptability or versatility
If individual control units are provided on each component for autonomous control, then adaptability is improved, but system complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the control functionality into a single centralized control unit that manages all components, eliminating the need for multiple individual control units while maintaining system coordination through centralized intelligence
Solution Approach 2:
The centralized control unit performs multiple functions including reading identification data from various components, determining appropriate parameter lists, and controlling different subsystems, making it a universal control solution that replaces multiple specialized control units
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AI summary
The invention relates to a wind turbine comprising mechanical and electrical components (10-23) and a central control unit (3). At least some of the components (10-23) of the wind turbine (1) are connected to and can be controlled by the control unit (3). The control unit (3) includes a control module (31). According to the invention, a parameterization unit (4) is provided, which is configured to obtain identification data from one or more installed components (10-23), to derive information about the properties of the components (10-23) from the identification data, and to generate parameterization data from the information about the properties. The control module (31) is configured to adapt the control of the controllable components (10-23) to the parameterization data. The invention further relates to a corresponding method for the automatic parameterization of a wind turbine.