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PO137: Wind Energy Performance under Varying Meteorological Conditions: The AIRE Project Approach
Beatriz Mendez Lopez, Senior Researcher, CENER
Abstract
The AIRE project adopts a multidisciplinary and holistic approach to investigate the influence of extreme weather conditions on wind energy systems. This comprehensive methodology aims to support manufacturers and developers in optimizing the design and operational strategies of wind turbines and wind farms, thereby enhancing the resilience and geographic applicability of wind energy across diverse onshore and offshore environments. The innovative content of the project relies in that, for the first time, weather conditions impact on wind energy is analyzed in a wide range of aspects with the final aim of optimizing and improving the wind power generation. The initial phase of the project involves a detailed characterization of wind profiles, precipitation including droplet velocity and size distribution, and airborne particles matter. These parameters are examined across sites with varying altitudes, climatic conditions, and topographic complexities. A particular focus is placed on the analysis of precipitation dynamics, which presents significant scientific and engineering challenges. The accurate representation of this phenomenon is essential for its effective integration into aerodynamic and structural design, as well as the operational management, of wind turbines. Moreover, the AIRE project incorporates the coupled study of atmospheric constituents such as air, precipitation, and particles within various modeling frameworks. These include analyses of atmospheric flow structures, wake development and interactions, mesoscale and microscale meteorological modeling, material degradation models, and performance prediction models for airfoils under adverse weather conditions. A central theme throughout the project is the investigation of blade erosion, predominantly induced by high-velocity raindrop impacts at the blade tip region. This degradation mechanism represents a significant operational challenge, requiring financial and technological resources from wind farm operators for mitigation, maintenance, and repair strategies.
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