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Full vector (3-D) inflow simulation in natural and wind farm environments using an expanded version of the SNLWIND (Veers) turbulence code

Year: 1992

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: We have recently expanded the numerical turbulence simulation (SNLWIND) developed by Veers [1] to include all three components of the turbulent wind vector. We have also configured the code to simulate the characteristics of turbulent wind fields upwind and downwind of a large wind farm, as well as over uniform, flat terrain. Veers's original method only simulates the longitudinal component of the wind in neutral flow. This paper overviews the development of spectral distribution, spatial coherence, and cross correlation models used to expired the SNLWIND code to include the three components of the turbulent wind over a range of atmospheric stabilities. These models are based on extensive measurements of the turbulence characteristics immediately upwind and downwind of a large wind farm in San Gorgonio Pass, California.

Source: University of North Texas Digital Library (University of North Texas)

Author: Kelley, N.D.

Institution: National Laboratory of the Rockies

Language: English

Topic: Wind Energy Research and Development

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funders: U.S. Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories

Award: G969889393

OpenAlex ID: W1637410604

FWCI: 24.17

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