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Extending the dynamic wake meandering model in HAWC2Farm: a comparison with field measurements at the Lillgrund wind farm
Department of Wind and Energy Systems, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Frederiksborgvej 399, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark
Tuhfe Göçmen
Department of Wind and Energy Systems, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Frederiksborgvej 399, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark
Alan W. H. Lio
Department of Wind and Energy Systems, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Frederiksborgvej 399, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark
Gunner Chr. Larsen
Department of Wind and Energy Systems, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Frederiksborgvej 399, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark
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We present recent research on dynamically modelling wind farm wakes and integrating these enhancements into the wind farm simulator, HAWC2Farm. The simulation methodology is showcased by recreating dynamic scenarios observed in the Lillgrund offshore wind farm. We successfully recreate scenarios with turning winds, turbine shutdown events, and wake deflection events. The research provides opportunities to better identify wake interactions in wind farms, allowing for more reliable designs.
We present recent research on dynamically modelling wind farm wakes and integrating these...
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