This federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) provides $620,900 to Iowa State University to conduct an integrated numerical and experimental study of wind-driven water film flow dynamics pertinent to wind turbine icing phenomena. The overarching goal is to advance understanding of complex multiphase flow dynamics under real-world conditions to facilitate the development of effective and robust de-/anti-icing systems, ensuring safer and more efficient wind turbine operations in cold climates. The research will create a tightly integrated numerical and experimental framework to analyze the underlying driving mechanism of turbine icing, leveraging machine learning to correct flow models. The corrected models will then be used to examine the impact of wind shear on water film flow dynamics and support the design of active and passive anti-/de-icing systems for utility-scale wind turbines. This award aims to benefit the nation's economy and promote a zero-emission, environmentally-friendly energy infrastructure through advancements in wind energy technology. No sub-awards are planned under this grant, which has an ultimate completion date of November 30, 2027.
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