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Control-oriented modelling of wind direction variability
Wind and Marine Energy Systems and Structures, Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Adam Stock
Institute of Mechanical, Processes and Energy Engineering, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edward Hart
Wind Energy and Control Centre, Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Wind Energ. Sci. Discuss., https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-2025-63, https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-2025-63, 2025
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Wind turbine main bearings often fail prematurely, creating costly maintenance challenges. This study examined how wake effects – where upstream turbines create disturbed airflow that impacts downstream turbines – affect bearing lifespans. Using computer simulations, we found that wake effects reduce bearing life by 16% on average. The direction of wake impact matters significantly due to interactions between wind forces and gravity, informing better wind turbine and farm farm design strategies.
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Edward Hart, Elisha de Mello, and Rob Dwyer-Joyce
Wind Energ. Sci., 7, 1533–1550, https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-7-1533-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-7-1533-2022, 2022
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Edward Hart, Adam Stock, George Elderfield, Robin Elliott, James Brasseur, Jonathan Keller, Yi Guo, and Wooyong Song
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We consider characteristics and drivers of loads experienced by wind turbine main bearings using simplified models of hub and main-bearing configurations. Influences of deterministic wind characteristics are investigated for 5, 7.5, and 10 MW turbine models. Load response to gusts and wind direction changes are also considered. Cubic load scaling is observed, veer is identified as an important driver of load fluctuations, and strong links between control and main-bearing load response are shown.
Edward Hart, Elisha de Mello, and Rob Dwyer-Joyce
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James Stirling, Edward Hart, and Abbas Kazemi Amiri
Wind Energ. Sci., 6, 15–31, https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-6-15-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-6-15-2021, 2021
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This paper considers the modelling of wind turbine main bearings using analytical models. The validity of simplified analytical representations is explored by comparing main-bearing force reactions with those obtained from higher-fidelity 3D finite-element models. Results indicate that good agreement can be achieved between the analytical and 3D models in the case of both non-moment-reacting (such as for a spherical roller bearing) and moment-reacting (such as a tapered roller bearing) set-ups.
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This review presents the current understanding of wind direction variability in the context of control-oriented modelling of wind turbines and wind farms in a manner suitable to a wide audience. Motivation comes from the significant and commonly seen yaw error of horizontal axis wind turbines, which carries substantial negative impacts on annual energy production and the levellised cost of wind energy. Gaps in the literature are identified, and the critical challenges in this area are discussed.
This review presents the current understanding of wind direction variability in the context of...
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