Validation of a modeling methodology for wind turbine rotor blades based on a full-scale blade test

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Noever-Castelos, P.; Haller, B.; Balzani, C.: Validation of a modeling methodology for wind turbine rotor blades based on a full-scale blade test. In: Wind energy science : WES 7 (2022), Nr. 1, S. 105-127. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-7-105-2022

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Detailed 3D finite-element simulations are state of the art for structural analyses of wind turbine rotor blades. It is of utmost importance to validate the underlying modeling methodology in order to obtain reliable results. Validation of the global response can ideally be done by comparing simulations with full-scale blade tests. However, there is a lack of test results for which also the finite-element model with blade geometry and layup as well as the test documentation and results are completely available. The aim of this paper is to validate the presented fully parameterized blade modeling methodology that is implemented in an in-house model generator and to provide respective test results for validation purpose to the public. This methodology includes parameter definition based on splines for all design and material parameters, which enables fast and easy parameter analysis. A hybrid 3D shell/solid element model is created including the respective boundary conditions. The problem is solved via a commercially available finite-element code. A static full-scale blade test is performed, which is used as the validation reference. All information, e.g., on sensor location, displacement, and strains, is available to reproduce the tests. The tests comprise classical bending tests in flapwise and lead–lag directions according to IEC 61400-23 as well as torsion tests. For the validation of the modeling methodology, global blade characteristics from measurements and simulation are compared. These include the overall mass and center of gravity location, as well as their distributions along the blade, bending deflections, strain levels, and natural frequencies and modes. Overall, the global results meet the defined validation thresholds during bending, though some improvements are required for very local analysis and especially the response in torsion. As a conclusion, the modeling strategy can be rated as validated, though necessary improvements are highlighted for future works.
License of this version: CC BY 4.0 Unported
Document Type: Article
Publishing status: publishedVersion
Issue Date: 2022
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2 image of flag of United States United States 21 17.07%
3 image of flag of China China 16 13.01%
4 image of flag of Russian Federation Russian Federation 8 6.50%
5 image of flag of Czech Republic Czech Republic 8 6.50%
6 image of flag of United Kingdom United Kingdom 4 3.25%
7 image of flag of Iran, Islamic Republic of Iran, Islamic Republic of 3 2.44%
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9 image of flag of India India 2 1.63%
10 image of flag of France France 2 1.63%
    other countries 11 8.94%

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