Fluid-Structure Interaction Simulation Using ANSYS Fluent

Simulation of Fluid effects on an Elastic Wind Turbine Blade

What you’ll learn
Set up and run a steady-state aerodynamic simulation in ANSYS Fluent, including geometry creation, meshing, and boundary condition definition.
Perform an unsteady two-way fluid–structure interaction (FSI) simulation, to capture structure responses over time.
Apply appropriate turbulence models (k–ω SST) and solver settings to accurately capture fluid–structure interaction.
Configure and manage dynamic mesh settings in ANSYS Fluent to accurately capture deformation and motion during unsteady two-way FSI simulations.

Requirements
Basic understanding of fluid mechanics and aerodynamics (concepts like velocity, pressure, lift, drag).
Basic knowledge of structural mechanics (stress, strain, and deformation) is helpful for the FSI section.
A computer capable of running ANSYS Fluent (desktop or laptop with at least 8 GB RAM recommended).
Willingness to follow step-by-step tutorials and practice hands-on simulations.

Description
“This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.”Master the fundamentals and advanced techniques of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and fluid–structure interaction (FSI) simulations in ANSYS Fluent with this comprehensive course. Whether you are a student, researcher, or engineer, this course will guide you step-by-step through the entire simulation workflow, from geometry creation to post-processing of results.In the first section, “Simulation of Wind Turbine Blade,” you will learn how to simulate and analyze the interaction between wind flow and a stationary wind turbine blade. The course covers geometry creation, mesh generation, and steady-state aerodynamic simulations to establish baseline airflow behavior. You will then advance to two-way FSI simulations, enabling you to capture blade deformation and unsteady aerodynamic forces using intrinsic FSI and dynamic mesh techniques.You will also learn how to post-process and interpret results, including velocity fields, aerodynamic forces, and structural displacements. The course emphasizes practical, hands-on experience, while explaining the underlying principles of CFD, turbulence modeling (k–ω SST), and structural dynamics.By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently set up, run, and analyze CFD and FSI simulations for wind turbine blades—and gain the skills to extend these techniques to other aerodynamic and fluid–structure applications.Whether you are preparing for research, engineering projects, or advanced simulations in renewable energy, this course provides a complete, practical, and professional workflow to help you succeed.

Who this course is for
Mechanical and aerospace engineering students who want practical experience in CFD and fluid–structure interaction using ANSYS Fluent.
Graduate students and PhD researchers working on renewable energy, aerodynamics, or computational fluid dynamics.
Engineers and researchers interested in simulating aerodynamics and FSI phenomena.
CFD beginners with basic ANSYS knowledge who want to learn a complete, step-by-step workflow from steady CFD to unsteady FSI.
Professionals in renewable energy seeking to improve their simulation and analysis skills.