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Understanding the aerodynamic behavior of wind turbines is paramount for optimizing their performance and increasing the efficiency of renewable energy generation. This study integrates the Actuator Line Method (ALM), originally developed within the SOWFA wind energy framework by NREL, USA, into OpenFOAM. The integration aims to investigate the aerodynamic performance and near wake evolution surrounding the MEXICO (Model Experiments in Controlled Conditions) wind turbine. Employing incompressible Large Eddy Simulation (LES) alongside the widely-used Smagorinsky model with dynamic coefficients, the methodology provides a comprehensive framework for capturing turbulent flow phenomena. Validation against experimental data from the New MEXICO dataset at a free stream velocity of V0 = 15 m/s ensures the accuracy of the numerical simulations in predicting of both aerodynamic performance and near wake of Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines (HAWT), contributing to advancements in wind turbine aerodynamics crucial for enhancing renewable energy production efficiency.

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Integration and Validation of Actuator Line Method in OpenFOAM for Aerodynamic Analysis of MEXICO Wind Turbine

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    2025年

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  • M. N. Hamlaoui,
  • A. Bouhelal,
  • A. Smaili,
  • H. Fellouah

摘要

Understanding the aerodynamic behavior of wind turbines is paramount for optimizing their performance and increasing the efficiency of renewable energy generation. This study integrates the Actuator Line Method (ALM), originally developed within the SOWFA wind energy framework by NREL, USA, into OpenFOAM. The integration aims to investigate the aerodynamic performance and near wake evolution surrounding the MEXICO (Model Experiments in Controlled Conditions) wind turbine. Employing incompressible Large Eddy Simulation (LES) alongside the widely-used Smagorinsky model with dynamic coefficients, the methodology provides a comprehensive framework for capturing turbulent flow phenomena. Validation against experimental data from the New MEXICO dataset at a free stream velocity of V0 = 15 m/s ensures the accuracy of the numerical simulations in predicting of both aerodynamic performance and near wake of Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines (HAWT), contributing to advancements in wind turbine aerodynamics crucial for enhancing renewable energy production efficiency.