Wind Energy Research Center (WERC)

The Wind Energy Research Center (WERC) at the University of Wyoming's (UW) School of Energy Resources is a collaboration with the College of Engineering and Applied Science dedicated to improving wind energy technology and its applications in Wyoming.

Using theoretical, computational, and experimental approaches, WERC works with its university and federal lab partners on the interaction between the wind and the wind turbines that make up a wind plant.

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Wind Data Modeling

Modeling the wind.

Wind Technology Innovation

Improving wind technology and its integration with existing electricity production. 

Grid Impact Improvements

Addressing transmission grid impacts.

Transmission Impact Improvements

Addressing transmission impacts and economic issues associated with wind energy.

Mission & Objectives

In collaboration with the College of Engineering and Applied Science and the School of Energy Resources, the Wind Energy Research Center (WERC) focuses its research efforts on optimal conversion technologies and transmission grid impacts. Through theoretical, computational, and experimental processes, WERC concentrates on wind turbine performance and the modeling of the geophysical and turbulent wind flows on turbines.

 

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Area of Expertise

Researchers and collaborators in WERC bring a wealth of knowledge and experiences stemming from diverse fields and backgrounds. These critical areas of expertise provide the foundation for relevant research today as well as critical relevance for future areas of exploration in wind energy.

HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING (HPC)

  • Computational Hydrodynamics
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Computational Structural Dynamics
  • Atmospheric Simulations
  • Turbulence Modeling
  • Mult-physics Simulations in HPC Environments
  • Computational Sciences

ECONOMICS

  • Modeling

VALIDAITON AND VERIFICATION (V&V)

 

EXPERIMENTAL FLUID DYNAMICS (EFD)

  • Instrumentation
  • Experimental Campigns

TRANSMISSION

  • Stability
  • Modeling

UNCERTAINTY QUANTIFICATION (UQ)

 

POLICY

  

 

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MEET OUR TEAM

Learn more about the talented professionals leading cutting-edge research for Wyoming. 

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RESEARCH PROJECTS

View our projects from our talented research team on relevant topics.

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EVENTS & OUTREACH

View the SER events calendar for any upcoming opportunites to connect on projects in your community, online, or on-campus.

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NEWS

View the SER news page for recent and archived articles, project highlights, or mentions in the media.

Wyoming Opportunities

The Wind Energy Research Center has many ongoing projects in various stages of development. Focus areas include experimental aerodynamics, micro-scale modeling, high fidelity Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling, and wind resource modeling.