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https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-11-557-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-11-557-2026
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18 Feb 2026
Research article |  | 18 Feb 2026

Actuator line URANS-to-LES comparison of single and tandem floating offshore wind turbines

Agnese Firpo, Andrea Giuseppe Sanvito, Giacomo Persico, and Vincenzo Dossena

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This paper investigates wake dynamics of floating wind turbines and their effects on downstream turbine loads. Numerical simulations using different flow models, supported by experimental validation, show that large-eddy simulations with realistic turbulent inflow are required to capture platform-induced wake oscillations, wake meandering, and wake recovery. These effects are essential for accurate dynamic load estimation and reliable structural assessment of turbines within wind farms.
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