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Using Neural Networks to Estimate Wind Turbine Power Generation
IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion
  • Shuhui Li
  • Donald C. Wunsch, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Edgar O'Hair
  • Michael G. Giesselmann
Abstract

This paper uses data collected at Central and South West Services Fort Davis wind farm to develop a neural network based prediction of power produced by each turbine. The power generated by electric wind turbines changes rapidly because of the continuous fluctuation of wind speed and direction. It is important for the power industry to have the capability to perform this prediction for diagnostic purposes—lower-than-expected wind power may be an early indicator of a need for maintenance. In this paper, characteristics of wind power generation are first evaluated in order to establish the relative importance for the neural network. A four input neural network is developed and its performance is shown to be superior to the single parameter traditional model approach.

Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
  • Neural Networks,
  • Power,
  • Tourbine,
  • Wind
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2001 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Transaction on Energy Conversion, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
9-1-2001
Publication Date
01 Sep 2001
Citation Information
Shuhui Li, Donald C. Wunsch, Edgar O'Hair and Michael G. Giesselmann. "Using Neural Networks to Estimate Wind Turbine Power Generation" IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion (2001) ISSN: 0885-8969
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/donald-wunsch/358/