Simulating free-surface FSI and fatigue damage in wind-turbine structural systems

Y. Bazilevs, J. Yan, X. Deng, A. Korobenko

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Abstract

This article reviews state-of-the-art numerical techniques for fluid–structure interaction (FSI) of full-scale wind-turbine systems. Simulation of floating wind turbines subjected to combined wind-flow and ocean-wave forcing, and modeling of high-cycle fatigue failure of blades due to long-term cyclic aerodynamic loading are the focal points of this article. Computational techniques including advanced structural modeling based on isogeometric analysis (IGA), free-surface FSI, and fatigue-damage modeling are presented. Representative computational examples involving land-based and floating offshore wind-turbine designs illustrate the versatility and power of the computational methods developed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationModeling and Simulation in Science, Engineering and Technology
PublisherSpringer
Pages1-28
Number of pages28
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018

Publication series

NameModeling and Simulation in Science, Engineering and Technology
ISSN (Print)2164-3679
ISSN (Electronic)2164-3725

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Modeling and Simulation
  • General Engineering
  • Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes
  • Computational Mathematics

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