QBlade

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗤𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝟮.𝟬.𝟵.𝟳 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 🚀 This release brings major new capabilities for mooring, airfoil analysis, aerodynamics, and structural dynamics... Highlights of this new version include catenary shape precalculations for mooring lines and a reimplemented seabed stiffness model in line with MoorDyn v2. Another major addition is QFoil, an RFOIL-inspired mod of XFoil for improved airfoil analysis and robustness. On the structural side, this release also brings more robust multibody and modal analysis capabilities, with improvements to the MBC eigenvalue solver, Jacobian calculations, and several corrections in the structural dynamics framework. We also made substantial updates to DMS/DMST aerodynamics, including improvements to non-circulatory / added-mass modeling and dynamic stall related functionality. On top of that, the release adds controller ramping for coupled simulations, improved windIO support, a new live CLI dashboard, and about 15% faster OpenCL LLFVW calculations. We will be posting highlights of new features in more detail over the coming weeks, so stay tuned. Get the latest version here: https://lnkd.in/gQpgvJnZ Checkout the full changelog: https://lnkd.in/dKHta-m6 #QBlade #WindEnergy #Aeroelasticity #OffshoreWind #Mooring #AirfoilAnalysis

I am happy to share our latest publication in Wind Energy Science. In this work, we examine the impact of aero-elastic model fidelity on the outcome of control co-design optimization for floating offshore wind turbines. https://lnkd.in/dNVQQ7AG The study introduces an interface between QBlade and WEIS, which allows us to use QBlade's lifting-line free vortex wake (LLFVW) solver and Project::Chronos's Timoshenko beams with 6x6 stiffness and inertia matrices inside National Laboratory of the Rockies's WEIS. This enabled us to directly compare five distinct fidelity combinations. These range from standard UBEM with torsion-constrained beams to LLFVW aerodynamics with fully populated Timoshenko beams that account for cross-couplings. The QBtoWEIS interface is available at: https://lnkd.in/dVUA5ew4 We demonstrate that the choice of aeroelastic fidelity influences final design outcomes. Our results show that higher-fidelity models modify and broaden the feasible design space. These models found solutions with reduced loads, less conservative sizing and lower costs than lower-fidelity approaches. I would like to thank the reviewers and the editor for their valuable feedback, which improved the quality of this manuscript. This work was made possible by EU funding through the FLOATFARM project.

We still have a few available spots (first come, first served) for the upcoming FLOATFARM workshop on QBtoWEIS and we’d like to give everyone interested an opportunity to participate. QBtoWEIS is one of the outcomes of Work Package 7 of FLOATFARM. It couples QBlade, with all its capabilities, to National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s WEIS optimization framework for floating offshore wind turbines. 🔗 Learn more about QBtoWEIS here: https://lnkd.in/dcYsT4ub Requirements: 🧠 Basic Python knowledge 💻 Comfortable working in a shell environment ⚙️ Stakeholder or researcher in floating offshore wind To apply, please email me at r.behrensdeluna@tu-berlin.de with your affiliation and a short statement of interest in the workshop. I will get back to you with further details and a confirmation of participation early next week. #FLOATFARM #OffshoreWind #QBlade #WEIS #MDAO #TrainingWorkshop #FloatingWind

Back from HUSUM WIND 2025 - what a week 📅 It was a pleasure to meet so many of our users and partners, and to connect with new contacts throughout the exhibition. We were especially glad to connect with several of our international customers and hear how QBlade is being used in diverse projects around the world - from early-design prototyping to commercial wind turbine design. Across the four days, we had the chance to: 💬 Exchange valuable feedback on QBlade’s current capabilities 💬 Discuss emerging simulation needs and workflows 💬 Explore ideas for future development directions and features The strong interest in simulation tools for innovative floating wind, coupled systems, and advanced control was very encouraging - and we’re excited to continue these conversations beyond the event. Many thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth and shared their perspectives. If we didn’t manage to connect, feel free to reach out - we’re always happy to discuss! #QBlade #WindEnergy #WeAreHusumWind #TransformingEnergy

𝐐𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐔𝐒𝐔𝐌 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, taking place from 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟔–𝟏𝟗 📅 HUSUM WIND is coming up next week, and we’re excited to be heading to the event. The exhibition is one of the key industry gatherings in Germany, bringing together stakeholders from across the wind energy value chain, from onshore and offshore technology to green hydrogen and sector coupling. If you are attending the HUSUM WIND exhibition, we would love to connect with you! We welcome the opportunity to meet in person, sharing the latest developments in wind turbine simulation tools, and discussing how QBlade can support your engineering workflows. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us to schedule a meeting. We look forward to a great event and hope to see you there! #WeAreHusumWind #TransformingEnergy #WindEnergy #QBlade