As rotor blades exceed 100 meters, aeroelastic phenomena become increasingly critical. This workshop explores the interaction between aerodynamic loads and structural dynamics — and how to model, predict, and mitigate aeroelastic instabilities in ultra-long blades. Through realworld examples and simulation cases, participants will dive into the design trade-offs, modeling approaches, and testing strategies that define the next generation of large rotor blades.
Understanding Aeroelastic Effects in Very Long Blades:
Modeling Approaches and Tools:
Design Strategies to Address Aeroelastic Challenges:
As rotor blades continue to scale, current tools face limits. Experts discuss structural challenges, root design issues, and modeling gaps in ultra-large blades.
As wind turbines increase in age and size, structural issues at the blade root interface — particularly loose or failing bushings — are emerging as a critical reliability concern. This workshop explores a validated onsite blade root repair process and goes further by identifying design lessons that could inform next-generation blade root concepts.
Failure Diagnostics:
Validated Repair Approach:
Re-thinking the Blade Root Interface:
Material & Manufacturing Strategies:
Certification & Testing Needs
Join us for an informal evening get together at Emma am See where some refreshing drinks and a nice barbecue buffet will be waiting for you! You are not only visiting an architecturally awardwinning monument, but meeting your peers in a relaxed atmosphere, exchanging business cards. and reviewing the first conference day.