Challenges and Possible Solutions in Aeroelastic Modeling for the Distributed Wind Industry

Journal Article · Thu Jun 02 00:00:00 EDT 2022 · Journal of Physics. Conference Series

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2265/4/042075· OSTI ID:1874242

Damiani, R. ^[1]; Davis, D. ^[2]; Summerville, B. ^[3]

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1. RRD Engineering, LLC, Arvada, CO (United States)
2. Windward Engineering, LC, Spanish Fork, UT (United States)
3. National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)

Aeroelastic modeling (AM) is the primary methodology for structural and performance assessment of any wind turbine; it provides an understanding of the impact of design parameters on turbine loading and power response before witnessing it in the field. Despite these advantages, the use of AM in the distributed wind technology (DWT) sector is limited. This article represents a short summary of an in-depth assessment by the authors of the status of AM and its role within the distributed wind technology design standards. The research gathered input and feedback from a large number of U.S. and international stakeholders, reviewed technical strengths and weaknesses of the current edition of the design standards, analyzed the minutes from recent industry workshops and meetings, collected publicly available AM templates, and provided an evaluation of the existing AM codes. Several goals were achieved including providing strategies for the load assessment categorization of turbines based on rotor swept area and archetype, and guidance for AM verification and validation. Recommendations within this study will advance the value and the ease-of-use of AM, thereby allowing the industry to better capitalize this underutilized tool, resulting in a more efficient design process, an easier path to certification, and overall better and more reliable distributed wind technology products.

• Research Organization: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Renewable Power Office. Wind Energy Technologies Office
• Grant/Contract Number: AC36-08GO28308
• OSTI ID: 1874242
• Report Number(s): NREL/JA-5000-81955; MainId:82728; UUID:41defd85-0347-42b8-8091-83764e31cad2; MainAdminID:64247
• Journal Information: Journal of Physics. Conference Series, Journal Name: Journal of Physics. Conference Series Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 2265; ISSN 1742-6588
• Publisher: IOP Publishing
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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17 WIND ENERGY
aeroelastic modeling
design standards
distributed wind
wind turbines