Abstract
Leading Edge Erosion (LEE) poses a significant challenge for wind turbine blades
• LEE can occur in the presence of heavy rain and strong winds.
• The shape and smoothness of the blade’s leading edge are crucial for maintaining optimal aerodynamic performance. Erosion can disrupt the smooth airflow over the blade.
• The roughening of eroded blades generates less lift and more drag, which can reduce power output.
• The costs for repairing or replacing eroded blades can be substantial. If erosion-related issues are not managed effectively, they can impact the overall financial performance of the wind farm [1]
• The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission, launched in 2014, is an international satellite-based initiative designed to enhance our understanding of global precipitation patterns.
• GPM involves a constellation of satellites equipped with advanced instruments that provide a comprehensive and unified global precipitation dataset covering hail, heavy and light rainfall, and snow.
• The GPM-IMERG precipitation product is the output
Can IMERG rainfall intensities be utilised for the prediction of erosion damage on wind turbine blades in complex terrain?
• LEE can occur in the presence of heavy rain and strong winds.
• The shape and smoothness of the blade’s leading edge are crucial for maintaining optimal aerodynamic performance. Erosion can disrupt the smooth airflow over the blade.
• The roughening of eroded blades generates less lift and more drag, which can reduce power output.
• The costs for repairing or replacing eroded blades can be substantial. If erosion-related issues are not managed effectively, they can impact the overall financial performance of the wind farm [1]
• The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission, launched in 2014, is an international satellite-based initiative designed to enhance our understanding of global precipitation patterns.
• GPM involves a constellation of satellites equipped with advanced instruments that provide a comprehensive and unified global precipitation dataset covering hail, heavy and light rainfall, and snow.
• The GPM-IMERG precipitation product is the output
Can IMERG rainfall intensities be utilised for the prediction of erosion damage on wind turbine blades in complex terrain?
| Original language | English |
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| Publication date | 2024 |
| Publication status | Published - 2024 |
| Event | The Science of Making Torque from Wind (TORQUE 2024) - Florence, Italy Duration: 29 May 2024 → 31 May 2024 |
Conference
| Conference | The Science of Making Torque from Wind (TORQUE 2024) |
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| Country/Territory | Italy |
| City | Florence |
| Period | 29/05/2024 → 31/05/2024 |