Comparison of Sand and Dust Data Sources for the Sandy and Deserted Areas in China and Their Application in Wind Turbine Operation
摘要
Based on currently available dust data sources, including China High Air Pollutants (CHAP) and MERRA-2 DUSMASS, this study compares the annual and monthly differences of dust concentration in China’s desertification areas from the perspective of wind turbine application. The results indicate that the desertification areas mainly cover eight major deserts in the Three-North region. Except for the Qaidam Basin Desert and Kubuqi Deserts, where CHAP values are greater than or equal to those of MERRA-2 DUSMASS, the CHAP values in the Inner Mongolia (Badain Jaran, Ulan Buh, and Tengger deserts) and the Taklamakan desert region of Xinjiang are all lower than MERRA-2 DUSMASS, with a minimum dust concentration difference of approximately 0.23 mg/m3. The ratio of CHAP to MERRA-2 DUSMASS mostly falls between 0.3 and 0.7, and if the coverage area is expanded, the ratio remains around 0.3. The findings provide insights for the design and field operation strategies of future wind turbines in these regions.