Numerical Simulation and Computational Fluid Dynamics for Wind Energy

Dear Colleagues,

Numerical simulation and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) play a pivotal role in advancing wind energy research, offering a virtual laboratory to analyze complex fluid flow phenomena around wind turbines. The significance lies in their ability to predict aerodynamic forces, assess turbine performance, and optimize designs without the need for extensive physical experiments. Numerical simulations provide insights into the intricate interactions between the atmosphere and wind turbine components, aiding in the development of more efficient and reliable wind energy systems. Despite their importance, challenges persist, such as the need for high-fidelity turbulence modeling, accurate representation of complex terrain effects, and the computational demands of simulating large wind farms. Researchers strive to enhance simulation accuracy, reduce computational costs, and develop advanced modeling techniques to address these challenges, ultimately contributing to the continual evolution and improvement of wind energy technologies.

This Special Issue aims to present the most recent advances, including methodologies and applications, related to numerical simulations and computational fluid dynamics in the field of wind energy. Topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to, the following: advances in numerical methods for fluid dynamics, CFD of single turbine or wind farm flow dynamics, novel turbine blade design, advances in wind farm control, and interactions between atmospheric boundary layer flow and wind farms, among others.

Dr. Yaqing Jin
Guest Editor

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• wind energy
• numerical simulation
• computational fluid dynamics
• wind turbine design
• wind farm control
• atmospheric boundary layer flow