Impact of mesh resolution on twin wind turbines using High Fidelity Large Eddy Simulations

Key Points

• Mesh resolution significantly influences the performance of twin wind turbines during simulations, validating the need for high fidelity.
• Increased mesh refinement led to improved accuracy in predictions of fluid dynamics for turbine interactions.
• Assessment using high fidelity large eddy simulations demonstrated marked differences in turbulence modeling based on resolution.
• Enhancing mesh resolution may lead to better understanding of aerodynamic interactions, highlighting the need for precise modeling in future studies.