To bring costs down, wind-energy firms are recognizing the design benefits of numerical simulation. Transitioning to a simulation-based design process lets OEMs optimize performance and increase a turbine’s power output. A valuable tool in this process is Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software. It has traditionally played a role in the design of rotorcraft, fixed-wing aircraft,…

AcuSolve, a general-purpose finite-element-based flow solver, has evolved through years of development, experience, and feedback. The software’s advantages are its reliability, speed, and accuracy. Users can rapidly obtain quality solutions without iterating on solution procedures or worrying about mesh quality or topology. AcuSolve has developed many advanced, high fidelity CFD modeling techniques and capabilities to…