Master Wind Turbine CFD Simulation Using ANSYS Fluent: From Horizontal to Vertical Axis Designs with Advanced Techniques
This comprehensive course delivers in-depth training on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation of wind turbines using ANSYS Fluent. Through 12 detailed, practical sessions, you’ll master the complete simulation workflow for both Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines (HAWT) and Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT) including specialized designs like Darrieus, Savonius, Liam F1, and helical configurations.
What you’ll learn
- Master CFD simulation techniques for diverse wind turbine designs (HAWT, VAWT, Darrieus, Savonius, helical, and specialty configurations).
- Apply advanced modeling methods including Mesh Motion, MRF, and 6DOF to analyze turbine performance metrics and aerodynamic behavior.
- Develop complete simulation workflows from geometry preparation to results analysis, with proper mesh generation and boundary condition setup.
- Extract and interpret critical performance data to optimize blade designs and inform real-world wind energy engineering decisions.
Course Content
- Horizontal Axis Wind Turine (HAWT) –> 4 lectures • 1hr 13min.
- Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) –> 3 lectures • 44min.
Requirements
This comprehensive course delivers in-depth training on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation of wind turbines using ANSYS Fluent. Through 12 detailed, practical sessions, you’ll master the complete simulation workflow for both Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines (HAWT) and Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT) including specialized designs like Darrieus, Savonius, Liam F1, and helical configurations.
The curriculum covers essential simulation methodologies including Mesh Motion, Multiple Reference Frame (MRF), and Six Degrees of Freedom (6DOF) approaches. Each session provides meticulous, step-by-step guidance from initial geometry preparation through meshing strategies, solution setup, convergence techniques, post-processing, and results interpretation.
You’ll learn to analyze critical aerodynamic performance metrics, optimize turbine designs, and understand complex flow phenomena around rotating wind turbine blades. The course emphasizes practical application, providing you with immediately applicable skills to conduct accurate and meaningful wind turbine simulations.
All necessary files and resources are included, allowing you to follow along with each demonstration and quickly apply these techniques to your own projects and research. The instructor provides detailed explanations of theoretical concepts alongside practical implementation, ensuring you understand not just how to perform simulations but why specific approaches are used.
Whether you’re an engineering student seeking specialized skills, a renewable energy professional looking to optimize turbine designs, or a CFD specialist expanding your simulation repertoire, this course equips you with the technical expertise to conduct sophisticated wind turbine analyses and contribute to the advancement of wind energy technology through powerful computational methods.
By the end of this course, you’ll possess the confidence and capability to independently simulate, analyze, and optimize various wind turbine designs using industry-standard ANSYS Fluent software.