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Influence of Reynolds Number and Scale on Performance Evaluation of Lift-type Vertical Axis Wind Turbine by Scale-model Wind Tunnel Tests

  • Tanino, Tadakazu;Nakao, Shinichiro;Miyaguni, Takeshi;Takahashi, Kazunobu
    • International Journal of Fluid Machinery and Systems
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.229-234
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    • 2011
  • For Lift-type Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT), it is difficult to evaluate the performance through the scale-model wind tunnel tests, because of the scale effect relating to Reynolds number. However, it is beneficial to figure out the critical value of Reynolds number or minimum size of the Lift-type VAWT, when designing this type of micro wind turbine. Therefore, in this study, the performance of several scale-models of Lift-type VAWT (Reynolds number : $1.5{\times}10^4$ to $4.6{\times}10^4$) was investigated. As a result, the Reynolds number effect depends on the blade chord rather than the inlet velocity. In addition, there was a transition point of the Reynolds number to change the dominant driving force from Drag to Lift.

A study on the equivalent static wind load estimation of large span roofs (대스팬 지붕구조물의 등가정적 풍하중 산정에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Dae-Young;Kim, Ji-Young;Kim, Han-Young;Lee, Myung-Ho;Kim, Sang-Dae
    • 한국공간정보시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2004.05a
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    • pp.245-251
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    • 2004
  • This paper discuss the conditionally sampled actual wind pressure distributions causing peak quasi-static wind loads in the large span roofs using the wind pressures at many locations on dome models measured simultaneously in a wind tunnel. The actual extreme pressure distributions are compared itk load-response-correlation (LRC) method and the quasi-steady pressure distributions. Based on the results, the reason for the discrepancy in the LRC pressure distribution and the actual extreme pressure distribution are discussed. Futhermore, a brief discussion is made of the equivalent static wind load estimation for the large span roofs.

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Improving Forecast Accuracy of Wind Speed Using Wavelet Transform and Neural Networks

  • Ramesh Babu, N.;Arulmozhivarman, P.
    • Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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    • v.8 no.3
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    • pp.559-564
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    • 2013
  • In this paper a new hybrid forecast method composed of wavelet transform and neural network is proposed to forecast the wind speed more accurately. In the field of wind energy research, accurate forecast of wind speed is a challenging task. This will influence the power system scheduling and the dynamic control of wind turbine. The wind data used here is measured at 15 minute time intervals. The performance is evaluated based on the metrics, namely, mean square error, mean absolute error, sum squared error of the proposed model and compared with the back propagation model. Simulation studies are carried out and it is reported that the proposed model outperforms the compared model based on the metrics used and conclusions were drawn appropriately.

A Study on Analysis of Air Flow for Wind Power System by Shape of Super High-rise building (초고층건물에서의 풍력발전 적용을 위한 건물형태별 기류분석)

  • Jang, Ho-Jin;Lee, Dong-Yun;Park, Jin-Chul;Rhee, Eon-Ku
    • 한국태양에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2011.04a
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    • pp.42-47
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    • 2011
  • This study aims to choose installation location of wind power system and analyze influence factors of wind power system by shape of super high-raise building by using CFD simulation. As a result of this study, wind power system is more applicable to streamlined building than normal building. Round openings are seemed to be the most efficient shape for building integrated wind power system in types applying venturi effect. Safety and vibration should be considered in the case of application of wind power system between the buildings.

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An Experimental Study on the Characteristics of Train-Wind in Underground Shopping Center Connected to Subway Station (지하도 상가와 지하 역사 연계구에서 열차풍 발생 특성에 관한 실험적 연구)

  • Hwang, In-Ju;Lee, Hong-Cheol
    • Proceedings of the SAREK Conference
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    • 2005.11a
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    • pp.82-87
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    • 2005
  • The characteristics of train-wind in the underground shopping center(UGSC) connected to subway station is investigated by field measurement for the case of train movement such as arrival and departure, etc. Also air curtain installed at the pass way between underground shopping center and subway station were considered as the parameter in order to analysis the effect on indoor air quality and thermal condition. The measurement data such as velocity, relative humidity, wind-pressure were plotted as quantity variation with time scale. The train-wind affected wind velocity, air pressure and relative humidity at the connecting area of underground shopping center and subway station, and the variation was about 4.5 m/s, 8%, 40 Pa. Also the result showed that the air curtain is not proper to reduce influence of train-wind

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Influence of the Large Scaled Wind Farm Interconnected with 154 kV Power Networks on the Distance Relay (154 kV 계통 연계 대규모 풍력단지가 송전선 거리계전기에 미치는 영향)

  • Jang, Sung-Il;Kim, Kwang-Ho;Park, Jong-Keun
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2003.11a
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    • pp.334-336
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    • 2003
  • This paper describes the influences of the large scaled wind farm interconnected with 154 kV power networks on the operational characteristics of distance relay applied in the transmission line. The wind farm composed of wind turbine generators are one of the great energy sources: they can supply the power into an interconnected network not only the normal conditions, but also the fault conditions of power network. Therefore, the distance relay applied in the transmission tine may mal-operate due to the contribution of wind farm. This paper presents the operational characteristics of distance relay for the fault occurred in the transmission line interconnected with wind farm. Simulation results show that it is difficult to recognize the fault location due to the power output of wind farm.

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Modified Control Scheme to Regulate the Active Power Output of Doubly Fed Induction Generator (이중여자 권선형 유도발전기의 출력조정을 위한 제어 기법)

  • Park, Young-Ho;Won, Dong-Jun;Park, Jin-Woo;Moon, Seung-Il
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2007.07a
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    • pp.1232-1233
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    • 2007
  • As the number of wind turbines installed increase, the power from wind energy starts to replace conventional generation units and its influence on power system can not be neglected. Because of the intermittent nature of wind resource, the output power of wind turbine fluctuates according to wind speed variation. In this point of view, it is necessary for wind turbines to be equipped with power regulation ability. The doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) is one of the main techniques used in variable speed wind turbines. This thesis focuses on the development of modified control scheme of DFIG to regulate output power. The proposed control scheme achieves active power output regulation so as to stabilize the power system.

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Wind-rain-induced vibration test and analytical method of high-voltage transmission tower

  • Li, Hong-Nan;Tang, Shun-Yong;Yi, Ting-Hua
    • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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    • v.48 no.4
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    • pp.435-453
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    • 2013
  • A new computational approach for the rain load on the transmission tower is presented to obtain the responses of system subjected to the wind and rain combined excitations. First of all, according to the similarity theory, the aeroelastic modeling of high-voltage transmission tower is introduced and two kinds of typical aeroelastic models of transmission towers are manufactured for the wind tunnel tests, which are the antelope horn tower and pole tower. And then, a formula for the pressure time history of rain loads on the tower structure is put forward. The dynamic response analyses and experiments for the two kinds of models are carried out under the wind-induced and wind-rain-induced actions with the uniform and turbulent flow. It has been shown that the results of wind-rain-induced responses are bigger than those of only wind-induced responses and the rain load influence on the transmission tower can't be neglected during the strong rainstorm. The results calculated by the proposed method have a good agreement with those by the wind tunnel test. In addition, the wind-rain-induced responses along and across the wind direction are in the same order of response magnitude of towers.

Wind-tunnel simulations of the suburban ABL and comparison with international standards

  • Kozmar, Hrvoje
    • Wind and Structures
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    • v.14 no.1
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    • pp.15-34
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    • 2011
  • Three wind-tunnel simulations of the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) flow in suburban country exposure were generated for length scale factors 1:400, 1:250 and 1:220 to investigate scale effects in wind-tunnel simulations of the suburban ABL, to address recommended wind characteristics for suburban exposures reported in international standards, and to test redesigned experimental hardware. Investigated parameters are mean velocity, turbulence intensity, turbulent Reynolds shear stress, integral length scale of turbulence and power spectral density of velocity fluctuations. Experimental results indicate it is possible to reproduce suburban natural winds in the wind tunnel at different length scales without significant influence of the simulation length scale on airflow characteristics. However, in the wind tunnel it was not possible to reproduce two characteristic phenomena observed in full-scale: dependence of integral length scales on reference wind velocity and a linear increase in integral length scales with height. Furthermore, in international standards there is a considerable scatter of recommended values for suburban wind characteristics. In particular, recommended integral length scales in ESDU 85020 (1985) are significantly larger than in other international standards. Truncated vortex generators applied in this study proved to be successful in part-depth suburban ABL wind-tunnel simulation that yield a novel methodology in studies on wind effects on structures and air pollution dispersion.

Low Level Wind Shear Characteristics and Predictability at the Jeju International Airport (제주국제공항 저층급변풍 발생 특성 및 예측 성능)

  • Geun-Hoi Kim;Hee-Wook Choi;Jae-Hyeok Seok;Sang-Sam Lee;Yong Hee Lee
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aviation and Aeronautics
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    • v.31 no.3
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    • pp.50-58
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    • 2023
  • Sudden wind changes at low altitudes pose a significant threat to aircraft operations. In particular, airports located in regions with complex terrain are susceptible to frequent abrupt wind variations, affecting aircraft takeoff and landing. To mitigate these risks, Low Level Wind shear Alert System (LLWAS) have been implemented at airports. This study focuses on understanding the characteristics of wind shear and developing a prediction model for Jeju International Airport, which experiences frequent wind shear due to the influence of Halla Mountain and its surrounding terrain. Using two years of LLWAS data, the study examines the occurrence patterns of wind shear at Jeju International Airport. Additionally, high-resolution numerical model is utilized to produce forecasted information on wind shear. Furthermore, a comparison is made between the predicted wind shear and LLWAS observation data to assess the prediction performance. The results demonstrate that the prediction model shows high accuracy in predicting wind shear caused by southerly winds.