Wind farm: a new module for the BRAMS

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https://doi.org/10.5902/2179460X53219

Keywords:

Wind farm module, BRAMS, Wind turbine, Kinetic energy transfer

Abstract

A new module has been developed by the limited area model BRAMS to parameterize a wind farm power plant. BRAMS is developed to be a system for numerical weather prediction, and it is currently employed for operational environmental prediction by the CPTEC/INPE. The new module was able to simulate the impact from a set of wind turbines. The additional drag from turbines changes the turbulent kinetic energy (TKE). Some simulations were carried out considering wind power plant installed on the Brazilian territory.

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Luiz Flávio Rodrigues, Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais, Cachoeira Paulista, SP

Degree in Physics from Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho (UNESP - FEG - 2002). Currrently works especially in weather and climate forecasting models

Haroldo F. de Campos Velho, Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais, São José dos Campos, SP

Graduated in Chemical Engineering from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (1983), master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (1988) and doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (1992). Post-Doctorate in atmospheric science at Colorado State University (Fort Collins, CO, USA - 1998). Visiting scientist at Istituto di Cosmo-geofisica (Turin, Italy - 1997)

Saulo R. Freitas, Global Modeling and Assimilation Office (NASA), Washington, DC

Has a degree in Physics from the UFG Goiás (1987), a MSc. from the Federal University of Pernambuco (1991) and a PhD in Physics from the University of São Paulo (1999).Currently is a Full Researcher at the National Institute for Space Research (licensed) and since 2016 at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (USA)

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Published

2020-08-28

How to Cite

Rodrigues, L. F., Velho, H. F. de C., & Freitas, S. R. (2020). Wind farm: a new module for the BRAMS. Ciência E Natura, 42, e37. https://doi.org/10.5902/2179460X53219