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Project Code [2023-CE-1236]
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Project title
Large Eddy Simulation of Offshore Floating Wind Farm Wake Aerodynamics and Optimisation
Primary Funding Agency
Fulbright Commission of Ireland
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
Environmental Protection Agency
Lead Organisation
Fulbright Commission Ireland (UCC)
Lead Applicant
Brian Hand
Project Abstract
Wind energy has witnessed an expansion over the past decade, especially with the move to offshore generation. There is an increasing need to further exploit superior offshore wind resources, which is pushing multi-megawatt wind turbines into deep waters. To study wind farm aerodynamics (WFA), the wind industry at present relies on simplistic engineering models, which only simulate basic physics. The advances in computer technology have promoted the application of Large Eddy Simulation (LES). Using the high performance computing facilities at the Centre for Turbulence Research will allow a detailed insight into WFA, which in succession will help the wind industry improve engineering models.
Grant Approved
�20,634.00
Research Hub
Climate Change
Initial Projected Completion Date
02/08/2024