Masterclass: Introduction to Wind Turbine Blade Testing

Wind turbine blades are among the most structurally demanding components in modern engineering. Every blade must be tested to prove it can withstand decades of extreme loads, fatigue cycles, and environmental conditions. But what does that testing actually involve, and which international standards govern it? 

In this free masterclass, two DTU researchers will walk you through the fundamentals of wind turbine blade testing: from the purpose and scope of international certification standards, through static, fatigue, and full-scale test types, to test design, simulation, and the equipment used in real testing campaigns. You will get a practical preview of the methods and concepts covered in the full 2-day course.You can read more about the course here .

Key details:

• Date and Time: Monday, 13 Aug 15.30-16.30 (CET)
• Location: Online via Teams meeting
• Language: English

Masterclass programme:

• Quick welcome and introduction
• 30-40 minute presentation of the masterclass by Kim Branner and Sina Samareh
• 20-minute Q&A about the masterclass

Speakers:

• Kim Branner, Senior Researcher, Head of Blade Testing and Design Section (DTU Wind and Energy Systems)
• Sina Samareh, Tenure-track Researcher (DTU Wind and Energy Systems)

You will leave the programme with:

• An overview of why wind turbine blades are tested and how testing supports certification 
• Understanding of the main international standards governing blade testing 
• Insight into the main types of blade tests: static, fatigue, modal, subcomponent, and full-scale
• A practical introduction to test design, simulation, and measurement equipment 
• A preview of the full 2-day DTU course (15 and 22 September)

You can know more about the masterclass here .