Understanding the multi-physics phenomena associated with blade dynamics constitutes a
fundamental factor for the continuous development of wind-turbine technology and the …

One of the technological challenges in wind power is the development of a next generation
of feasible upscaled turbines of cheaper construction that may further reduce generation …

In this paper we investigate the sources of cyclic loads affecting the structural solicitation and
power production in Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines, in particular the role of blade-section …

Current trends show that wind turbines are growing in size to meet a rising demand for
renewable energy generation, and their upscaled rotors have inherently become more …

The fluid–structure interaction (FSI) is generally addressed in multimegawatt wind turbine
calculations. From the fluid flow perspective, the semi-analytical approaches, like actuator …

Large wind turbine blades have many advantages in terms of power efficiency, despite
representing an hazard concerning the high loads applied on the structure. Traditionally …

Blades are designed to have good rigidity to be able to minimise the destruction that could
be caused by rapid wind load and gust. The increase in length of the wind turbine …