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Category: Wind energy

Multi-block meshes for wind energy applications. We discuss blocking strategies, design space automation, multi-objective optimization, mesh influence on CFD.

Structured meshes for a serrated blade vertical axis wind turbine.
Turbomachinery, Wind energy

Meshing Serrated and Wavy Blade Edges for Wind Turbine Noise Reduction – The CFD Behind Quieter Turbines

Figure 1: Structured meshing of serrated and wavy blade edges used for wind turbine noise reduction. 1933 words / 10 min read Wind turbine noise isn’t just an annoyance —…

By GridProMarch 11, 2026March 11, 2026Leave a comment
High-fidelity LES structured multi-block mesh optimized for capturing wind turbine tip vortices and detailed turbulent flow structures in aerodynamic CFD simulations.
Turbomachinery, Wind energy

Capturing Tip Vortices: LES Meshing Strategies Using Structured Multi Block Grids

Figure 1: LES structured mesh for capturing tip vortices. 2050 words / 10 min read Tip vortices are small, powerful tornadoes of air that form at the blade tips. If…

By GridProFebruary 2, 2026Leave a comment
Structured hexahedral mesh surrounding vortex generators on a wind turbine blade, showing detailed block topology and refined mesh regions that capture flow separation and vortex formation accurately.
Turbomachinery, Wind energy

The Best Way to Mesh Vortex Generators (VGs) for Accurate Wind Turbine CFD

Vortex generators can boost turbine performance dramatically—but only if your mesh captures their near-wall physics with precision. In this guide, learn a proven multi-block workflow that keeps y⁺ stable, reduces skewness, and delivers high-fidelity CFD results you can trust.

By GridProJanuary 13, 2026January 13, 2026Leave a comment
Structured multiblock hexahedral mesh around a wind turbine blade, showing refined grid distribution near the blade surface for accurate CFD simulation of aerodynamic performance and wake flow.
Turbomachinery, Wind energy

How CFD Meshes Are Built for Modern Wind Turbine Blades: Why Structure Still Wins

Figure 1: Structured mesh for wind turbine blades CFD simulation. Word count: 1724 / 9 min read Behind every accurate wind-turbine CFD simulation lies one secret ingredient — the mesh.…

By GridProJanuary 8, 2026January 8, 2026Leave a comment
Aerospace, Wind energy

A Whale of an Idea in Wing Design

Inspired by Whale’s flippers, tubercle wing design shows distinct advantages over convention wing blades. Read to know about tubercle wings.

By Ravindra KrishnamurthyJuly 8, 2019January 27, 2022Leave a comment

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