SIAM News: Modeling improves efficiency of wind turbines
Engineering professor explains why optimizing wind turbines is so important
A University of Cincinnati engineer explained to SIAM News how mathematical modeling can have a profound impact on the implementation of wind turbines.
Sameh Eisa.
Sameh Eisa, an assistant professor of aerospace engineering in UC's College of Engineering and Applied Science, wrote about the benefits of modeling for the news journal of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.
Eisa said wind power accounted for more new energy installed in 2020 than any other source, representing 42% of new U.S. capacity.
"Given this rapid expansion, further research is necessary to develop and implement state-of-the-art tools and technologies whose efficiency will match the increased demand,” Eisa said.
According to Eisa, wind farms are subject to inherent fluctuations with less predictability and more sensitivity to uncontrollable conditions such as the weather. That makes modeling, particularly a type called time-domain mathematical modeling, especially beneficial, Eisa said.
Featured image at top: UC assistant professor Sameh Eisa explains how mathematical modeling can help utilities optimize wind power. Photo/Bombermoon/iStockPhoto
Related Stories
WVXU: CVG is using AI to predict passenger movement
March 9, 2022
WVXU public radio highlighted a University of Cincinnati research project designed to shorten lines at airports like Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International.
WCPO: UC's 3D printers help young engineers change the world
January 14, 2021
WCPO talks to UC College of Engineering and Applied Science professor Sam Antoline and UC student Arshad Mohammed about the growing use of 3D printing for research and manufacturing.
GE Aerospace, UC celebrate first class of GE Next Engineers
May 20, 2024
The Cincinnati Business Courier highlights a collaboration between the GE Foundation and UC's College of Engineering and Applied Science to get more students interested in careers in engineering.
Enquirer: UC engineering grad appointed Cincinnati fire chief
May 18, 2021
Cincinnati names UC graduate its new fire chief. Michael Washington was a graduate of UC's College of Engineering and Applied Science.
WVXU: UC researcher is part of Mars Perseverance mission
February 18, 2021
Local news media talk to UC associate professor Andy Czaja about NASA's new Mars rover mission. Czaja serves on the NASA science team that will explore Mars in search of evidence of ancient life.
WVXU: How drones can slow spread of COVID-19
May 26, 2020
University of Cincinnati aerospace engineering professor Kelly Cohen talks to WVXU about how drones are assisting the response for COVID-19.
Sandusky Register: Panel moves to name NASA center for Armstrong
June 29, 2020
The U.S. Senate votes to rename NASA's Plum Brook Station for Ohioan Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon. Armstrong taught aerospace engineering in UC's College of Engineering and Applied Science.
WLW: UC aerospace engineer talks about historic SpaceX launch
May 28, 2020
UC aerospace engineering professor Mark Turner talks to WLW about historic launch of SpaceX rocket.
Engadget: UC engineers create AI that can beat pilots in dogfights
June 9, 2020
Engadget cites UC research on drones that use fuzzy logic to beat pilots in aerial combat simulations.