Wake measurements around operating wind turbines

Journal Article · Wed May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985 · J. Sol. Energy Eng.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267674· OSTI ID:5243039

Baker, R W; Katen, P C; Walker, S N

Researchers at Oregon State University have conducted wind measurement programs to describe the wake behind large horizontal axis turbines at Goodnoe Hills, Washington, (MOD-2), and behind the FloWind vertical axis wind turbine near Ellenburg, Washington. Wake measurements were taken using portable kite anemometers as well as fixed place anemometers under several atmospheric stability conditions and turbine operating conditions. Centerline hub height (midrotor) measurements were taken downwind and crosswind from 3-9 diameters. These wake programs are discussed and the velocity deficits measured are compared to the estimated deficits calculated from wake models.

• Research Organization: Wind Resource Assessment Laboratory, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
• OSTI ID: 5243039
• Journal Information: J. Sol. Energy Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Sol. Energy Eng.; (United States) Vol. 107:2; ISSN JSEED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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