PostDoc Position - Large-eddy Simulations of Wind Turbines’ Response and Challenging Atmospheric Conditions

PostDoc Position - Large-eddy Simulations of Wind Turbines’ Response and Challenging Atmospheric Conditions

Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg

Oldenburg, Germany

Job Description

Your main objective is to improve the numerical modelling of the dynamic response of a utility-scale wind turbine in the near wake of another turbine and on particular meteorological conditions. You will employ a coupling between the large-eddy simulation (LES) model PALM and the aeroelastic code OpenFAST to analyse the flow conditions and system dynamics. You will compare your results with the project partners' open-field measurements and computational fluid dynamics data.

Among others, your tasks will comprise:

• implementation of a new turbulence generator to tailor the LES inflow to measured flow conditions
• analysing a unique set of meteorological and wind turbine data to derive LES validation cases
• applying LES driven by mesoscale simulations to other challenging meteorological conditions (e.g. low-level jets, wind gusts)
• enhancing the aeroelastic modelling in the coupled LES simulations

Candidate Profile

Requirements for employment include:

• PhD degree in physical or engineering sciences
• university degree (diploma or master) in Physical Sciences, Meteorology, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Renewable Energy (with a major in wind energy) or in a similar field
• profound knowledge in computational fluid dynamics and either aerodynamics (especially aeroelasticity) or atmospheric sciences
• experience in analysing large data sets
• fluency in communicating and reporting in English

Desired (but not mandatory) qualifications are:

• experience in atmospheric large-eddy simulations
• experience in structural dynamics of mechanical systems
• experience abroad of several months during the school, graduation period or employment after graduation
• good German skills

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