Iea wind energy task 37 system engineering aerodynamic optimization case study

Michael K. McWilliam, Katherine Dykes, Frederik Zahle, Pietro Bortolotti, Andrew Ning, Evan Gaertner, Terence Macquart, Karl Merz, Ainara Irisarri Ruiz

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    Abstract

    This paper presents the results from the first IEA Wind Task 37 aerodynamic optimization case study. Eight participants applied their optimization tools to a purely aerodynamic problem and the results were compared. Overall, the different tools produced widely different designs, while there was better agreement in the improvement achieved. This highlights the fact that further investigation is needed to try to understand these differences and develop best practices. There were too many differences between the different analysis and optimization codes to determine the sources of these differences. However, several potential sources of discrepancy were identified for further investigation. One hypothesis is that one potential source of discrepancy is that the design problem itself is relatively flat in design directions of constant loading. This flatness would impact the convergence in the optimization, and at the same time mean that discrepancies in the design itself would be less severe.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2021
    Number of pages31
    PublisherAerospace Research Central (ARC)
    Publication date2021
    Pages1-31
    Article numberAIAA 2021-1412
    ISBN (Print)9781624106095
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2021
    Event2021 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition - Virtual event
    Duration: 11 Jan 202115 Jan 2021

    Conference

    Conference2021 AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition
    CityVirtual event
    Period11/01/202115/01/2021

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