Mastering Unsteady CFD of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine
Learn step-by-step URANS CFD of a Darrieus VAWT in ANSYS Fluent, from geometry creation to performance evaluation.
Mastering Unsteady CFD of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine udemy course
Learn step-by-step URANS CFD of a Darrieus VAWT in ANSYS Fluent, from geometry creation to performance evaluation.
This course provides a step-by-step guide to conducting Unsteady Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (URANS) CFD simulations of a Darrieus Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT). You will learn how to analyze wind turbine performance, extract key metrics such as torque and power coefficient (Cp), and compare your results with experimental data. The course ensures that you gain practical CFD skills applicable in both research and industry.
What You Will Learn
Geometry Creation: Obtain NACA 0015 airfoil coordinates, import them into ANSYS DesignModeler, and create the three-blade turbine with rotating and stationary domains.
Meshing in ANSYS: Generate a high-quality mesh with Y+ < 1 to accurately capture near-wall flow. Learn wake region refinement using the Body of Influence (BOI) method.
CFD Setup in Fluent: Define boundary conditions, material properties, solver settings, and interfaces for URANS analysis. Select appropriate turbulence models for accurate flow simulation.
Time-Stepping and Solver Optimization: Configure an optimized time step for better simulation accuracy and computational efficiency.
Convergence Monitoring: Track torque and other key parameters to ensure a stable and accurate solution. Learn troubleshooting techniques for common CFD errors.
Post-Processing and Analysis: Extract torque vs. time step data, analyze it in Excel, and compute time-averaged torque and Cp. Compare CFD results with experimental data to validate accuracy.
Real-World Applications: Learn how CFD is used in wind energy research and aerodynamic optimization for industry and academia.
Why Take This Course
Step-by-step learning from geometry creation to final analysis
Industry-relevant skills applicable in wind energy and aerodynamics
Proven simulation accuracy with only 1 percent error compared to experimental data
High-demand expertise for careers in renewable energy and mechanical engineering
Lifetime access to course recordings for continued learning
Certificate of Completion to enhance your resume and LinkedIn profile
Who Should Enroll
Engineering students looking to gain expertise in wind turbine CFD simulations
CFD enthusiasts interested in unsteady aerodynamics and turbulence modeling
Industry professionals working in wind energy and aerodynamics
Researchers and academics studying turbine performance and aerodynamic efficiency
Enroll Now and Advance Your CFD Skills
This course is designed to help you develop hands-on CFD expertise and apply it to real-world wind turbine simulations. Whether you are looking to improve your career prospects, work on a research project, or contribute to the future of renewable energy, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need.
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