IAV Larus

IAV Larus offers a customized add-on solution for wind turbines, combining the latest numerical methods with model predictive control for unmatched real-time performance. Our solutions are designed to cover all relevant operational objectives, allowing you to adjust your operational focus even during ongoing operations. We leverage expert knowledge to find the optimal controller for your individual needs.

The world is nonlinear, and we control it in real time. Our nonlinear plant dynamics enable robust state estimation and control of your wind turbine. Using machine learning, we detect fatigue effects and enable wind speed predictions. High-performance numerical algorithms guarantee real-time capability, allowing you to exploit the full potential of your plant.

Developed by professionals for professionals, our industrial-grade performance offers a simple add-on solution for your existing process control system and is ideal for retrofitting. It is platform-independent and guarantees real-time performance on standard control hardware.

Quality is in our engineering DNA, with decades of experience in software engineering, industry-proven diagnostics and error management, intensive testing and quality assurance, and a modular software design for maximum flexibility and updateability.

Technical features include:

• Optimizer: Predictive control that enhances conventional automation.
• Virtual sensors: Provide real-time information about plant conditions and loads.
• Diagnostics: Automotive diagnostics framework to increase system reliability.
• Logging: Comprehensive and flexible logging for analyzing special events.
• Fatigue predictor: Realistic material fatigue rates from measurements and models for optimal control.
• Wind predictor: Easy integration of LiDAR technology, as IAV-RSC is LiDAR-ready.