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A reduced order modeling-based machine learning approach for wind turbine wake flow estimation from sparse sensor measurements

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  • Luo, Zhaohui
  • Wang, Longyan
  • Xu, Jian
  • Wang, Zilu
  • Yuan, Jianping
  • Tan, Andy C.C.

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A comprehensive understanding of wind turbine wake characteristics is vital, particularly in the context of expanding large offshore wind farms. Existing wake measurement techniques provide only spatially sparse wake measurement data, limiting their utility in precise wind turbine design and control. This paper introduces a data-driven approach that combines proper orthogonal decomposition (POD) with machine learning (ML) techniques, designing a Reduced Order Modeling-based Wake Flow Estimation (ROM-WFE) framework. This framework establishes a nonlinear mapping between sensor measurements and low-dimensional POD coefficients. Two distinct sensor placements, wall-mounted and wake-mounted, are investigated for real measurement scenarios. The results highlight the effectiveness of the proposed wake flow estimation method in reconstructing a complete flow field from exceptionally sparse sensor data, with both wall-mounted and wake-mounted strategies, exhibiting promising results with maximum relative errors of 6.37% and 4.51%, respectively. From the reliability assessments considering various configurations of POD modes and sensor numbers, the ROM-WFE framework demonstrates its capability to estimate wake flow effectively, offering a cost-effective tool for practical applications. Furthermore, the framework maintains accuracy even with high-noise and low-frequency data, demonstrating robustness and generalization. This method significantly contributes to wind turbine wake prediction controller design, promising accurate and robust wake flow field estimation, potentially revolutionizing active wake control and enhancing wind farm operational efficiency.

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  • Luo, Zhaohui & Wang, Longyan & Xu, Jian & Wang, Zilu & Yuan, Jianping & Tan, Andy C.C., 2024. "A reduced order modeling-based machine learning approach for wind turbine wake flow estimation from sparse sensor measurements," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 294(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:294:y:2024:i:c:s0360544224005449
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2024.130772
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