A three-dimensional, analytical wind turbine wake model: Flow acceleration, empirical correlations, and continuity

A new, three-dimensional, analytical, steady-state wake model is presented that includes local flow acceleration near the rotor, improving description compared to existing models. Wake structures such as momentum deficit and regions of accelerated are concisely described with compound normal Gaussian functions. Large-eddy simulations (LES) used training data develop using two in-line turbines under various inflow conditions parameterized by hub-height wind speed turbulence intensity. Mass conservation considered fixing components velocity optimizing third best satisfy continuity; after which, performs comparably if not better than work regards both relative error mass consistency. The final demonstrates a high degree flexibility, making use empirical correlations scale across different conditions. inclusion these effects capable revealing unused opportunities for enhanced power generation aligning trajectories flow.