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Articles | Volume 11, issue 2
Articles | Volume 11, issue 2
https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-11-643-2026
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https://doi.org/10.5194/wes-11-643-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 11, issue 2
Research article
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23 Feb 2026
Research article |  | 23 Feb 2026

Numerical analysis of dynamic wind turbine airfoil characteristics in transonic flow

Maria Cristina Vitulano, Delphine De Tavernier, Giuliano De Stefano, and Dominic von Terzi

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Wind turbines are increasing in size, pushing blade tips to operate at high speeds. This study employs numerical simulations to investigate the unsteady aerodynamic response of a wind turbine airfoil to angle-of-attack changes across the transonic flow threshold. By varying reduced frequency and inflow Mach number, the analysis reveals the impact of compressibility on aerodynamic performance, including a hysteresis effect, which highlights its importance in the design of next-generation rotors.
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