Table of Disabled Features per Calculation Type
Various simplifying assumptions are made in the steady calculations, as summarised in the table below. Note that the aerodynamic information” and “performance coefficients” calculations only model the rotor (at zero tilt angle), whereas the other steady calculations model the whole turbine.
| Functionality | Aerodynamic Information | Performance Coefficient | Steady Power Curve | Steady Operational Loads | Steady Parked Loads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Which structural components are included? | Rotor only | Rotor only | Whole Turbine | Whole Turbine | Whole Turbine |
| Component flexibility? | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Wind direction other than 0 deg? | No | No | No | No | No |
| Load varies with rotor azimuth? | No | No | No | Yes (azimuth=0) | Yes |
| Turbine yaw included? | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Tilt included in rotor aerodynamics and structure? | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Wind shear included? | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Upflow included? | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Gravity load included? | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Tower Shadow included? | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Blade prebend and sweep included? | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Last updated 16-09-2024