Enhancement of Control Software for Wind Turbine Efficiency and Reliability

The client faces difficulties in scaling their existing control software for wind turbines, including outdated real-time operating systems, limited network connectivity, and compliance with evolving industry standards such as IEC 61850 and IEC 61400-25, which hinder innovation and operational efficiency.

A global engineering firm specializing in renewable energy solutions seeks to modernize and expand their wind turbine control systems to enhance performance, safety, and connectivity.

• Upgrade legacy Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) to support next-generation embedded controllers based on ARM Cortex architecture.
• Develop new software modules for turbine power supply, backup systems, and safety features like alarm notifications and rapid shutdown.
• Implement networking protocols within the RTOS to enable seamless data exchange and connectivity.
• Integrate controllers with monitoring systems such as SCADA for real-time operational oversight.
• Enable embedded controllers to run advanced simulations (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) to optimize performance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry safety and communication standards, including IEC 61850 and IEC 61400-25.
• Reduce development and operational costs through hardware resource optimization and automation.

• Upgrade existing RTOS to support ARM Cortex-based embedded controllers
• Integrate TCP/IP networking stack for improved connectivity
• Develop control modules for power and backup systems with safety alarms
• Implement communication protocols adhering to IEC 61850/IEC 61400-25 standards
• Create interfaces for seamless integration with SCADA systems
• Deploy automation tools for code generation from simulation models (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink)
• Optimize embedded hardware resource usage to enhance performance and reduce overhead

• SCADA systems for operational monitoring
• Environmental sensor data (wind speed, temperature, humidity)
• Simulink models for automation and code generation
• Industry standards compliance modules

• Real-time performance support for critical control functions
• High system reliability and fault tolerance
• Cybersecurity measures complying with industry standards
• Scalability for future module additions
• Cost-effectiveness through resource optimization and automation

The project aims to enable the client to maintain high efficiency and reliability in wind turbine operations, facilitate seamless data exchange and remote control, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Expected outcomes include reduced operational costs, improved safety features, enhanced environmental data integration, and faster deployment of new turbine modules, thereby strengthening the client’s leadership position in renewable energy innovation.