Wind tunnel simulation of the influence of two dimensional ridges on wind speed and turbulence
Abstract
In connection with studies related to the selection of suitable sites in hilly country for the installation of aerogenerators and the general absence of specific wind data for such sites, it is important to be able to correlate wind behavior approaching a hill and the hill topography with the character of flow over the hill. It has been attempted to develop appropriate modeling procedures utilizing wind tunnels for the derivation of the needed correlation expressions. The conclusions of past investigations of topographical flow fields are reviewed and a description is presented of the wind tunnel facility. Attention is also given to aspects of experimental design and the results of laboratory simulation of flow over two-dimensional ridges.
- Publication:
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International Symposium on Wind Energy Systems
- Pub Date:
- 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977wes..symp....6M
- Keywords:
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- Surface Roughness Effects;
- Terrain Analysis;
- Wind Profiles;
- Wind Tunnel Tests;
- Windpowered Generators;
- Correlation;
- Flow Distribution;
- Pressure Distribution;
- Static Pressure;
- Energy Production and Conversion