Large-eddy simulation of a utility-scale wind farm in complex terrain

Yang, Xiaolei; Pakula, Maggie; Sotiropoulos, Fotis

doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.08.049

Title: Large-eddy simulation of a utility-scale wind farm in complex terrain

Journal Article · 31 October 2018 · Applied Energy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.08.049 · OSTI ID:2279253

; Pakula, Maggie; Sotiropoulos, Fotis

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OSTI ID:: 2279253

Journal Information:: Applied Energy, Journal Name: Applied Energy Journal Issue: C Vol. 229; ISSN 0306-2619

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Country of Publication:: United Kingdom

Language:: English

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