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Migrate to Flexcom |
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While simulations may be performed directly within the Flexcom Wind module itself, experienced Flexcom users may prefer to use the specialised module for initial model construction only, and then switch to the main Flexcom environment as it provides greater modelling flexibility. Migrating is as easy as flicking a switch, you simply select the 'Open as Flexcom Project' from the Simulations menu. The wind turbine module produces a well-structured, heavily parameterised keyword file which can be subsequently customised to meet your own individual requirements.
The structural components of the model, such as the floater, tower and mooring lines, are all constructed in standard fashion using established Flexcom modelling capabilities. Refer to Model Building for further information - this article outlines a typical series of steps to follow when building a model of a floating wind turbine.
The aerodynamic inputs are all neatly organised in a dedicated section of the keyword file called $AERODYN, and the *AERODYN DRIVER keyword provides the key link between the structural and aerodynamic models. So apart from learning a few new keywords, experienced Flexcom users will not have any difficulty in building their own floating wind turbine models. Additionally, dedicated aerodynamic sections have been added to the database and summary postprocessing modules to facilitate extraction of turbine specific information, such as power, rotor speed, aerodynamic forces and moments etc.