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An analytical solution for wind deficit decay behind a wind energy converter using momentum flux conservation validated by UAS data
Moritz Mauz
Bram van Kesteren
Andreas Platis
Stefan Emeis
Jens Bange
Abstract. The wind deficit behind a wind energy converter (WEC) results from a complex interaction of forces. Kinetic energy is removed from the atmosphere, but coherent turbulent structures prevent a swift compensation of momentum within the wake behind the WEC. A detailed description of the wake is beneficial in meso-scale weather forecast (e.g. WRF models) and numerical simulations of wind wake deficits. Especially in the near to intermediate wake (0.5–5 rotor diameter D), the dominating processes characterising the wake formation change along the wake. The conservation equation of momentum is used as a starting point to map the most important processes assuming the WEC operates at maximum efficiency in a neutral stratified boundary layer. The wake is divided into three different regions to accommodate the changing impact of atmospheric turbulence and the shear created by the WEC onto the wake. A differential equation that depicts the variable momentum transport into the wind deficit along the wake is derived and solved analytically. Additionally, a numerical solution (Euler method) of the simplified momentum conservation equation is shown to provide a quality control and error estimate to the analytical model. The analytical solution is compared to in-situ wake measurements behind an Enercon E-112 converter, located in the Jade Wind Park near the North Sea coast in Germany, captured by the MASC-3 UAS (unmanned aircraft system) of the University of Tübingen. The obtained UAS data cover the distance from 0.5–5 D at hub height behind the nacelle. The analytical and numerical model are found to be in good agreement with the data of the three measurement flights behind the WEC.
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RC1: 'Review of "An analytical solution for wind deficit decay..." by Mauz et al.', Anonymous Referee #1, 05 Aug 2020
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AC1: 'Author's reply to Referee #1', Moritz Mauz, 11 Sep 2020
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AC1: 'Author's reply to Referee #1', Moritz Mauz, 11 Sep 2020
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RC2: 'Review of manuscript: An analytical solution for wind deficit decay behind a wind energy converter using momentum flux conservation validated by UAS data', Anonymous Referee #2, 06 Aug 2020
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AC2: 'Author's reply to Referee #2', Moritz Mauz, 11 Sep 2020
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AC2: 'Author's reply to Referee #2', Moritz Mauz, 11 Sep 2020


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RC1: 'Review of "An analytical solution for wind deficit decay..." by Mauz et al.', Anonymous Referee #1, 05 Aug 2020
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AC1: 'Author's reply to Referee #1', Moritz Mauz, 11 Sep 2020
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AC1: 'Author's reply to Referee #1', Moritz Mauz, 11 Sep 2020
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RC2: 'Review of manuscript: An analytical solution for wind deficit decay behind a wind energy converter using momentum flux conservation validated by UAS data', Anonymous Referee #2, 06 Aug 2020
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AC2: 'Author's reply to Referee #2', Moritz Mauz, 11 Sep 2020
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AC2: 'Author's reply to Referee #2', Moritz Mauz, 11 Sep 2020
Moritz Mauz et al.
Moritz Mauz et al.
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