This paper establishes an accurate process for yaw angle calculation based on the Ishihara Gaussian wake model
the energy-conserving wake superposition model
and several optimization algorithms
including the African Vulture Optimization Algorithm (AVOA). The efficiency of these algorithms is evaluated
and the influence of the turbulence superposition coefficient on the results is analyzed by comparing with LES data from the literature. Furthermore
a rapid yaw angle optimization process is developed using the TSFC optimization algorithm proposed in this study. Both optimization algorithms are applied to yaw angle optimization for turbines in tandem and in optimized layout configurations. The results indicate that a turbulence superposition coefficient of 2.8 leads to more accurate predictions of downstream turbulence intensity. For wind farms with varying layouts
active yaw control can improve power generation by 0.4% to 2.2%. Additionally
the TSFC algorithm significantly outperforms the African Vulture Optimization Algorithm in terms of efficiency
reducing computational time by an order of magnitude.
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