IAV Larus
Challenge
The operation of modern wind turbines is characterized by changing wind conditions, dynamic loads, and the goal of optimizing both energy yield and service life. Traditional control approaches often react only after loads have already occurred and reach their limits under turbulent conditions. Operators, OEMs, and system integrators therefore need control solutions that take future conditions into account and proactively optimize plant operation.
The IAV Solution
IAV Larus is a software solution for predictive control of wind turbines. The solution combines model predictive control (MPC) with wind field-based forecasting and optimizes the turbine’s control variables in real time. IAV Larus reduces structural loads, stabilizes operation under turbulent conditions, and supports sustainable and efficient plant operation, both in new projects and in retrofits.
Integration and Compatibility
- Customized to the specific turbine type and existing LiDAR sensors
- Retrofit-compatible for existing installations, without requiring structural modifications to the turbine
- Upgradable and scalable for future expansions
- Can be used on standard control hardware
Additional Features
IAV Larus has a modular design and is configured on a project-by-project basis:
- MPC Optimizer
Core module for predictive control using a model predictive approach - Wind Predictor (LiDAR-ready)
Wind field predictions are easily achievable through the integration of LiDAR technology, as IAV-RSC is LiDAR-ready - Virtual Sensors
Virtual sensors provide real-time information on plant conditions and loads - Diagnostics
Automotive diagnostics framework increases system reliability - Fatigue Predictor
Provides realistic material fatigue rates from measurements and models for direct use in optimal control
Configuration and parameterization are performed on a plant-specific basis according to your project’s objectives.
- Developed in accordance with industrial software standards
- Use of automotive diagnostic and logging mechanisms
- Verification through simulation, HiL testing, and field testing
- Rigorous testing procedures and proven quality assurance
- Project-specific documentation and validation results available
IAV Larus offers industry-proven diagnostic mechanisms, robust error management, and comprehensive logging that ensures critical events can be analyzed at any time.
Your Inquiry
Nick Elsner
