Simulation Parameters |
 
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Simulation Parameters |
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Input: |
Description |
Device: |
The wave energy converter. You can select the relevant device from the list of components which you have already created in the Devices folder. |
Environment: |
The environmental conditions which the wave energy converter is subjected. You can select the relevant environment from the list of components which you have already created in the Environments folder. |
Input: |
Description |
Duration: |
The analysis duration in seconds. Selection of an appropriate simulation duration depends on whether you are running a regular wave or random sea. Refer to Simulation Length for further details. |
Time Step: |
The fixed time step to be used in the analysis. It is important to choose a time-step which picks up necessary detail in excitation and response. Refer to Choice of Time Step for further details. |
Ramp Time: |
The time over which applied loads and displacements are gradually increased to their full value. Refer to Load Ramping for further details. |
The simulation of an entire scatter diagram in the time domain can be quite time consuming, so you may wish to explore the possibility of nominating Seastate Blocks and Reference Seastates. This feature allows you to estimate simulation results for seastate combinations which you have not actually simulated, and may be useful during preliminary feasibility studies.