The afternoon sessions of the Digital Twinning Workshop will consist of two breakout sessions, with two track options during each session. The schedule, moderators, and descriptions of breakout sessions are found below.
| 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Track 1: Drivetrains and Blades: Trends and Peculiarities | Track 2: Wake Interaction Modeling and Validation |
| 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Track 1: Multiphysics Turbine Modeling | Track 2: Foundation Design |
Drivetrains and Blades: Trends and Peculiarities
Moderator: Sauro Liberatore (Tufts University)
Description: The drivetrain components of wind turbines operate in demanding mechanical environments, and their failure represents a significant contributor to maintenance costs. Preventive maintenance and strategies aimed at minimizing downtime are widely regarded as the most effective solutions for reducing these expenses. Meanwhile, the wind industry’s reluctance to instrument turbine blades is becoming increasingly unsustainable given the current size and projected future trends of wind turbine blade size. Implementing practical hardware updates, enhanced instrumentation, and advanced system modeling are considered essential best practices for mitigating maintenance costs. Tufts University is at the forefront of addressing these critical challenges through pioneering research programs. This workshop is seen as a platform for dialogue among industry leaders and researchers, fostering discussions on shared challenges, successes, and setbacks, with the goal of establishing a collective path forward.
Wake Interaction Modeling and Validation
Moderator: Eleonora M. Tronci (Northeastern University)
Description: TBA
Multiphysics Turbine Modeling
Moderator: Rad Haghi (Tufts Univeristy)
Description: TBA
Foundation Design
Moderators: Aaron Bradshaw (University of Rhode Island)
Description: TBA