Dear Danish, start off first with understanding the intricacy of the subject, what superhydrophobic coatings does on wind turbine blades. First off we know it prevents water and contaminant adhesion, potentially improving turbine efficiency and performance.

This being said is not enough hence, this analysis examines the impact on aerodynamics, energy output, and operational costs.

1. Aerodynamic Performance

• Reduced Drag: Smoother blade surfaces minimize drag and improve lift-to-drag ratio, reducing aerodynamic losses by up to 10%
• Improved Stall Characteristics: More consistent airflow reduces flow separation and aerodynamic stall risk, particularly in turbulent conditions

2. Energy Efficiency

• Weather Resilience: Prevents water accumulation and reduces ice adhesion, maintaining performance in adverse conditions
• Increased Output: Studies show 2-5% increase in annual energy production due to reduced water-related performance degradation
• Sustained Performance: Consistent aerodynamic properties over time lead to higher cumulative energy production

3. Maintenance Benefits

• Reduced Cleaning Requirements: Less adherence of contaminants decreases maintenance frequency
• Extended Blade Life: Lower moisture and contaminant accumulation reduces erosion and abrasion
• Cost Savings: Decreased maintenance and downtime offset initial coating investment, with ROI typically achieved within a few years

4. Environmental Considerations

• Current coatings utilize silica-based compounds or fluoropolymers
• Research is advancing toward more environmentally friendly, biodegradable alternatives

Overall, the focus should be on analyzing the issue within this framework, as it will clearly guide you towards the optimal direction.

Dear Danish Kamal Khan

Yes,I agree with you that the topic of the effects of super hydrophobic coating on wind turbine blades and their energy output are less explored in literature using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) approach.

In[1] the investigating computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling for different orders of magnitudes in coating erosion damage is very helpful to start with an parallel investigating that covering the keywords; super hydrophobic coating corrosion , corrosion-erosion and the (CFD) approach. in [2]and [3] find also helpful assistance studies in terms of super hydrophobic coating applications in wind turbine. Best regards...

[1] https://wes.copernicus.org/articles/8/41/2023/wes-8-41-2023.pdf

Article Super-hydrophobicity effects on performance of a dynamic win...

[3] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1385894725011283