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Articles | Volume 11, issue 7
Articles | Volume 11, issue 7
https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-11-2345-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
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https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-11-2345-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 11, issue 7
Research article
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08 Jul 2026
Research article |  | 08 Jul 2026

Large-eddy simulation of the IEA 15 MW wind turbine using a two-way coupled fluid–structure interaction model

Claudio Bernardi, Stefania Cherubini, Felice Manganelli, Giacomo Della Posta, Stefano Leonardi, and Pietro De Palma

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We studied how very large wind turbines respond to wind forces by using advanced computer simulations that capture both airflow and how the blades bend and twist. Our results show that including the tower and blade twisting is crucial to predict performance and loads accurately. Compared to standard tools, our method gives a more complete picture of turbine behavior. This helps improve the design and reliability of future large-scale wind turbines.
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