Extraction of Results |
 
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Extraction of Results |
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Retrieval of results from a Flexcom simulation is achieved by making a series of postprocessing requests. For a seamless experience, these requests are normally stated in advance, but you can easily extract results post-simulation if required. There are two main postprocessing channels in Flexcom, namely Database Postprocessing which presents detailed information in the form of graphs/plots, and Summary Postprocessing which lists only critical statistical values (e.g. maximum, minimum, mean, standard deviation) in succinct tabular format. Summary postprocessing also has a related feature for the Collation of critical results across a range of different simulation into a single Summary Collation Spreadsheet or a single 3D Summary Collation Plot.
If one single load case is currently under scrutiny, the database postprocessor might be used to create 2D plots of some of the following variables (each hyperlink takes you to the relevant keyword command).
•Time histories of floater motions in 6 degrees of freedom
•RAOs of floater motions in 6 degrees of freedom
•Time histories of mooring line tension at fairlead locations
•Time histories of aerodynamic parameters such as wind speed, lift force, drag force, pitching moment, normal force, tangential force, tip speed ratio, aerodynamic power etc. Interested readers may browse a full list of all possible AeroDyn Output Parameters.
•Time histories of control parameters such as generator torque, blade pitch, generator power etc. Interested readers may browse a full list of all possible ServoDyn Output Parameters.
If a matrix of load cases is being considered, the summary postprocessor might be used to create tabular summaries of some of the following variables (each hyperlink takes you to the relevant keyword command). A single Summary Collation run may then be used to gather all the key information into a single spreadsheet or 3D plot.
•Envelopes of floater motions in 6 degrees of freedom