Conference paper
Prediction of wind energy distribution in complex terrain using CFD
Based on linear models, WAsP software predicts wind energy distribution, with a good accuracy for flat terrain, but with a large error under complicated topography. In this paper, numerical simulations are carried out using the FLUENT software on a mesh generated by the GAMBIT and ARGIS software to predict wind speed distribution in complex terrain.
TECPLOT software post-processing is used to get the whole wind flow field, the wind speed distribution characteristics and distribution of wind energy. The obtained results are compared with the results of WAsP software and are also more accordance with the actual conditions.
Language: | English |
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Publisher: | Technical University of Denmark |
Year: | 2013 |
Pages: | 549-557 |
Proceedings: | International Conference on aerodynamics of Offshore Wind Energy Systems and wakes (ICOWES 2013) |
Types: | Conference paper |
ORCIDs: | Shen, Wen Zhong |