Overview of the TurbSim Stochastic Inflow Turbulence Simulator

Technical Report · Thu Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 2005

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/15020329· OSTI ID:15020329

Kelley, N D; Jonkman, B J

The TurbSim stochastic inflow turbulence code was developed to provide a numerical simulation of a full-field flow that contains coherent turbulence structures that reflect the proper spatiotemporal turbulent velocity field relationships seen in instabilities associated with nocturnal boundary layer flows that are not represented well by the IEC Normal Turbulence Models (NTM). Its purpose is to provide the wind turbine designer with the ability to drive design code (FAST or MSC.ADAMS) simulations of advanced turbine designs with simulated inflow turbulence environments that incorporate many of the important fluid dynamic features known to adversely affect turbine aeroelastic response and loading.

• Research Organization: National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC36-99-GO10337
• OSTI ID: 15020329
• Report Number(s): NREL/TP-500-36971; TRN: US200517%%491
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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