복합재 풍력 블레이드 구조설계 자동화 통합 프레임워크(BladeFORGE) 개발 및 적용 연구
BladeFORGE: An Integrated Framework for Automated Structural Design of Composite Wind Turbine Blades with a Case Study
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As wind turbine blades increase in size and complexity, there is a growing demand for efficient and automated structural design methods. Conventional approaches often rely on manual tasks, such as geometry creation, mesh generation, composite layup modeling, and the preparation of inputs for finite element analysis, which can limit both design speed and consistency. This study presents BladeFORGE, an integrated automation platform that streamlines the structural modeling of composite wind turbine blades. It automates the entire design workflow, from 3D geometry generation and structured mesh creation to zone-based composite layup and the production of solver-ready inputs for ABAQUS and VABS. The platform was applied to the structural design of a 7.5 m composite blade, demonstrating its potential for real-world turbine applications. Multiple structural configurations were efficiently evaluated through automated modeling and optimization. The final design achieved enhanced flapwise and edgewise stiffness, while also reducing overall weight through targeted layup optimization. This study highlights the potential of automation-driven design to improve both structural performance and productivity. Future work will focus on experimental validation and the extension of digital-twin-based real-time performance prediction and optimization.
Abstract
As wind turbine blades increase in size and complexity, there is a growing demand for efficient and automated structural design methods. Conventional approaches often rely on manual tasks, such as geometry creation, mesh generation, composite layup modeling, and the preparation of inputs for finite element analysis, which can limit both design speed and consistency. This study presents BladeFORGE, an integrated automation platform that streamlines the structural modeling of composite wind turbine blades. It automates the entire design workflow, from 3D geometry generation and structured mesh creation to zone-based composite layup and the production of solver-ready inputs for ABAQUS and VABS. The platform was applied to the structural design of a 7.5 m composite blade, demonstrating its potential for real-world turbine applications. Multiple structural configurations were efficiently evaluated through automated modeling and optimization. The final design achieved enhanced flapwise and edgewise stiffness, while also reducing overall weight through targeted layup optimization. This study highlights the potential of automation-driven design to improve both structural performance and productivity. Future work will focus on experimental validation and the extension of digital-twin-based real-time performance prediction and optimization.