Steady Power Curve

Both steady-state and dynamic calculations can be used to generate a power curve. The steady power curve calculation generates the wind turbine power curve as a function of wind speed, assuming uniform steady wind. Shaft and electrical power, gearbox torque and thrust are calculated.

Use the Power curve screen to define the following parameters for the calculation:

• Minimum wind speed: The low wind cut-in speed.

• Maximum wind speed: The high wind cut-out speed.

• Wind speed step: the wind speed interval required

• Calculate pitch and speed change: select Yes to use the selected control strategy to determine the pitch angle and rotor speed at each wind speed. Select No to calculate a simple power curve at fixed pitch angle and rotor speed.

If No is selected, also supply the following:

• Fixed pitch angle

• Fixed rotational speed of the rotor.

Last updated 29-08-2024