A Comparative Study of Different Modeling Tools and Analysis Techniques for Aeroelastic Stability Assessment

Journal of Physics Conference Series 2026 Open access

Read full text
Authors: S Cacciola, A Croce, G Bangga, G R Pirrung, N Bonfils, L Greco, N Aryan, A Castorrini, V Morici, M Chetan, J Jonkman, E Branlard
+11 more S Cherubini, C Bernardi, K Boorsma, J G Schepers, F J Savenije, Bianchini A., L Pagamonci, F Papi, O Hach, M Imiela, D. Witt
DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/3224/4/042028
Cited by: 1
References: 4

Abstract

Abstract Modern simulation and analysis tools rely on assumptions and numerical schemes that inevitably affect their outputs, leading to uncertainties and biases that must be quantified and bounded, especially when they influence critical aspects such as system stability. This paper presents recent results from an aeroelastic benchmark on a reference 15-MW wind turbine, conducted by multiple partners within the framework of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Wind TCP Task 47 TURBINIA, focusing on stability characteristics and aeroelastic responses. The agreement among the results is reasonably good, although some quantities exhibit a significant spread. This is particularly evident in the damping factors of the turbine modes and in the periodic loads observed under sheared conditions.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Wind Energy Research and Development Wave and Wind Energy Systems Fluid Dynamics and Vibration Analysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Physics Conference Series
Publisher
IOP Publishing
Volume
3224
Issue
4
Pages
042028–042028
Publication date
1 May 2026
Language
EN