Time dependent CFD analyses of wind quality in complex terrain

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2009

Authors

Abiven, C (Author) Other; José Laginha Palma (Author) FEUP; Brady, O (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: European Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition 2009, EWEC 2009

Pages: 753-781

European Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition 2009, EWEC 2009

Marseille, 16 March 2009 through 19 March 2009

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Authenticus ID: P-008-7J2

Abstract (EN): The analysis of a site characterised by its complex topography and the availability of one Hertz wind measurements is carried out. CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) model results show large values of veer and the existence of preferred time scales for some wind directions, which are confirmed by on-site measurements. These oscillations are shown to result from a pair of vortices in the lee of a mountain for one wind direction, and from the tendency for the flow to go around a mountain alternately by the right or left side, for another direction.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific