Development and mathematical modelling of a dual-rotor machine for wind turbine power generation system

Abstract Insufficient power grid support for wind turbines has become evident as wind energy use rises, particularly with bigger turbines. This paper introduces a modeling approach for a dual-rotor machine. Furthermore, it proposes a mechanism to integrate the gearbox and synchronous generator with...

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Main Authors: Yanan Li, Jianhui Cui, Hongna Li, Bin Zhao
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Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-08-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-16049-7
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description Abstract Insufficient power grid support for wind turbines has become evident as wind energy use rises, particularly with bigger turbines. This paper introduces a modeling approach for a dual-rotor machine. Furthermore, it proposes a mechanism to integrate the gearbox and synchronous generator with the dual-rotor assembly to serve as a front-end speed control system. The synchronous generator at the end of the drive chain removes the need for a converter to connect electricity to the grid, making dual-rotor wind power production grid-compatible. Given the unique construction of the dual-rotor machine in this proposed system, the conventional mathematical model is no longer suitable for representing such machinery. To solve this problem, a mathematical model is created for the inner rotor of these machines utilizing a “rotating relative coordinate system” and a “relative stationary coordinate system” that stays stationary with the inner rotor while spinning for space. The mathematical model for the dual-rotor system is built on this basis. Final MATLAB simulations prove the unique mathematical model’s viability and the two-rotor wind turbine system’s power production efficiency. This study underscores the potential of this approach in advancing wind energy technology.
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spelling doaj-art-f23a9c0dc41e4e0b831f96bb7ac39ec12025-08-24T11:27:32ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-08-0115111510.1038/s41598-025-16049-7Development and mathematical modelling of a dual-rotor machine for wind turbine power generation systemYanan Li0Jianhui Cui1Hongna Li2Bin Zhao3Maritime College, Tianjin University of TechnologyMaritime College, Tianjin University of TechnologyMaritime College, Tianjin University of TechnologyTianjin Mingyang Wind Power Equipment Co., LtdAbstract Insufficient power grid support for wind turbines has become evident as wind energy use rises, particularly with bigger turbines. This paper introduces a modeling approach for a dual-rotor machine. Furthermore, it proposes a mechanism to integrate the gearbox and synchronous generator with the dual-rotor assembly to serve as a front-end speed control system. The synchronous generator at the end of the drive chain removes the need for a converter to connect electricity to the grid, making dual-rotor wind power production grid-compatible. Given the unique construction of the dual-rotor machine in this proposed system, the conventional mathematical model is no longer suitable for representing such machinery. To solve this problem, a mathematical model is created for the inner rotor of these machines utilizing a “rotating relative coordinate system” and a “relative stationary coordinate system” that stays stationary with the inner rotor while spinning for space. The mathematical model for the dual-rotor system is built on this basis. Final MATLAB simulations prove the unique mathematical model’s viability and the two-rotor wind turbine system’s power production efficiency. This study underscores the potential of this approach in advancing wind energy technology.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-16049-7Wind turbineDual-rotor machineModelingControl strategy
spellingShingle Yanan Li
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Development and mathematical modelling of a dual-rotor machine for wind turbine power generation system
Scientific Reports
Wind turbine
Dual-rotor machine
Modeling
Control strategy
title Development and mathematical modelling of a dual-rotor machine for wind turbine power generation system
title_full Development and mathematical modelling of a dual-rotor machine for wind turbine power generation system
title_fullStr Development and mathematical modelling of a dual-rotor machine for wind turbine power generation system
title_full_unstemmed Development and mathematical modelling of a dual-rotor machine for wind turbine power generation system
title_short Development and mathematical modelling of a dual-rotor machine for wind turbine power generation system
title_sort development and mathematical modelling of a dual rotor machine for wind turbine power generation system
topic Wind turbine
Dual-rotor machine
Modeling
Control strategy
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-16049-7
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