Wake characterization of a multipurpose scaled wind turbine model

Emmanouil M. Nanos, Johanne Robke, Florian M. Heckmeier, Michael Cerny, Carlo L. Bottasso, Kyle L. Jones, G. Valerio Iungo

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Abstract

The increasing need for validation of reduced-order wind-farm models over the last years requires even more sophisticated scaled wind turbines for wind tunnel testing. In this article, the wake behavior of the recently developed G06 scaled wind turbine model is presented. This model is designed for complex terrain experiments as well as wind farm control studies. Therefore, it combines compact design, realistic aerodynamic performance and sufficient instrumentation. The wake characteristics are studied in two different wind tunnels under similar inflow conditions with the results showing that the effect of the wind tunnel on the wake is negligible. Furthermore, wake measurements were made under two basic inflow conditions and they are evaluated in terms of velocity deficit, wake deflection and recovery rate. Results confirmed that all quantities are greatly affected by the inflow conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAIAA Scitech 2019 Forum
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA
ISBN (Print)9781624105784
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019
EventAIAA Scitech Forum, 2019 - San Diego, United States
Duration: 7 Jan 201911 Jan 2019

Publication series

NameAIAA Scitech 2019 Forum

Conference

ConferenceAIAA Scitech Forum, 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period7/01/1911/01/19

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