Program Overview
This program explores the science, diagnostics, and optimization strategies behind wind turbine wake effects and how to convert them from loss-makers into opportunities for energy gain. Delivered by an industry expert, the course dives into wake physics, real-time measurement technologies (LIDAR, CFD), and control strategies like yaw steering and axial induction control. Through real-world case studies and hands-on simulations, participants will learn how to assess wake-related losses, design smarter farm layouts, and apply advanced wake mitigation to boost annual energy production. The program emphasizes conceptual clarity, situational judgment, proven case learnings, and actionable tools for real-world impact.
Features
- Understand the physics and behavior of wind turbine wakes in real-world farm environments.
- Analyze wake losses using sensor data, CFD models, and layout simulations.
- Apply advanced wake control strategies to increase energy capture and reduce downtime.
- Build business cases and technical plans for wake-optimized wind farm design and retrofits.
Target audiences
- Wind farm operations engineers
- Performance analysts
- R&D teams
- Farm layout planners
Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 26 Lessons
- 2 Days
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- Fundamentals of Wind Turbine Wakes3
- Wake Measurement & Modeling Techniques4
- Case Studies in Wake Loss Reduction3
- Wake Analytics Lab3
- Advanced Wake Management Strategies3
- Designing a Wake-Aware Farm Layout3
- Business Case & Cross-Functional Impacts3
- Wake Optimization Action Plan4
- 8.1Tackle a real farm-layout problem with wake constraints
- 8.2Use provided data (wind rose, turbine specs, site map) to propose a wake-mitigation scheme
- 8.3Present control and layout recommendations with expected AEP uplift
- 8.4Recap: Wake recovery, velocity deficit, tip vortex, wake steering, axial induction control, MPC, CFD, LIDAR scanning, farm layout optimization, digital twin, AEP uplift, O&M impact.
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