WISDEM Outputs

This table may be downloaded as a CSV file or JSON file

Table 2 WISDEM Variable List

Variable

Units

Description

airfoils.Re

1D array of the Reynolds numbers used to define the polars of the airfoils. All airfoils defined in openmdao share this grid.

airfoils.ac

1D array of the aerodynamic centers of each airfoil.

airfoils.aoa

rad

1D array of the angles of attack used to define the polars of the airfoils. All airfoils defined in openmdao share this grid.

airfoils.cd

4D array with the drag coefficients of the airfoils. Dimension 0 is along the different airfoils defined in the yaml, dimension 1 is along the angles of attack, dimension 2 is along the Reynolds number, dimension 3 is along the number of tabs, which may describe multiple sets at the same station, for example in presence of a flap.

airfoils.cl

4D array with the lift coefficients of the airfoils. Dimension 0 is along the different airfoils defined in the yaml, dimension 1 is along the angles of attack, dimension 2 is along the Reynolds number, dimension 3 is along the number of tabs, which may describe multiple sets at the same station, for example in presence of a flap.

airfoils.cm

4D array with the moment coefficients of the airfoils. Dimension 0 is along the different airfoils defined in the yaml, dimension 1 is along the angles of attack, dimension 2 is along the Reynolds number, dimension 3 is along the number of tabs, which may describe multiple sets at the same station, for example in presence of a flap.mass coefficient

airfoils.coord_xy

3D array of the x and y airfoil coordinates of the n_af airfoils.

airfoils.name

Unavailable

1D array of names of airfoils.

airfoils.r_thick

1D array of the relative thicknesses of each airfoil.

assembly.blade_length

m

Scalar of the 3D blade length computed along its axis, scaled based on the user defined rotor diameter.

assembly.blade_ref_axis

m

2D array of the coordinates (x,y,z) of the blade reference axis scaled based on rotor diameter, defined along blade span. The coordinate system is the one of BeamDyn: it is placed at blade root with x pointing the suction side of the blade, y pointing the trailing edge and z along the blade span. A standard configuration will have negative x values (prebend), if swept positive y values, and positive z values.

assembly.blade_ref_axis_user

m

2D array of the coordinates (x,y,z) of the blade reference axis, defined along blade span. The coordinate system is the one of BeamDyn: it is placed at blade root with x pointing the suction side of the blade, y pointing the trailing edge and z along the blade span. A standard configuration will have negative x values (prebend), if swept positive y values, and positive z values.

assembly.distance_tt_hub

m

Vertical distance from tower top to hub center.

assembly.hub_height

m

Height of the hub in the global reference system, i.e. distance rotor center to ground.hub height of wind turbine above ground / sea level

assembly.hub_height_user

m

Height of the hub specified by the user.

assembly.hub_radius

m

Radius of the hub. It defines the distance of the blade root from the rotor center along the coned line.

assembly.r_blade

m

1D array of the dimensional spanwise grid defined along the rotor (hub radius to blade tip projected on the plane)

assembly.rotor_diameter

m

Diameter of the rotor used in WISDEM. It is defined as two times the blade length plus the hub diameter.rotor diameter

assembly.rotor_diameter_user

m

Diameter of the rotor specified by the user. It is defined as two times the blade length plus the hub diameter.

assembly.rotor_radius

m

Scalar of the rotor radius, defined ignoring prebend and sweep curvatures, and cone and uptilt angles.

assembly.tower_ref_axis

m

2D array of the coordinates (x,y,z) of the tower reference axis. The coordinate system is the global coordinate system of OpenFAST: it is placed at tower base with x pointing downwind, y pointing on the side and z pointing vertically upwards. A standard tower configuration will have zero x and y values and positive z values.

assembly.tower_ref_axis_user

m

2D array of the coordinates (x,y,z) of the tower reference axis. The coordinate system is the global coordinate system of OpenFAST: it is placed at tower base with x pointing downwind, y pointing on the side and z pointing vertically upwards. A standard tower configuration will have zero x and y values and positive z values.

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.chord

m

1D array of the chord values defined along blade span.Chord length at each section.

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.coord_xy_dim

m

3D array of the dimensional x and y airfoil coordinates of the airfoils interpolated along span for n_span stations. The origin is placed at the pitch axis.

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.definition_layer

Unavailable

1D array of flags identifying how layers are specified in the yaml. 1) all around (skin, paint, ) 2) offset+rotation twist+width (spar caps) 3) offset+user defined rotation+width 4) midpoint TE+width (TE reinf) 5) midpoint LE+width (LE reinf) 6) layer position fixed to other layer (core fillers) 7) start and width 8) end and width 9) start and end nd 10) web layer

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.definition_web

Unavailable

1D array of flags identifying how webs are specified in the yaml. 1) offset+rotation=twist 2) offset+rotation

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.index_layer_end

Unavailable

Index used to fix a layer to another

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.index_layer_start

Unavailable

Index used to fix a layer to another

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.layer_end_nd

2D array of the non-dimensional end point defined along the outer profile of a layer. The TE suction side is 0, the TE pressure side is 1. The first dimension represents each layer, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span.

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.layer_end_nd_yaml

2D array of the non-dimensional end point defined along the outer profile of a layer. The TE suction side is 0, the TE pressure side is 1. The first dimension represents each layer, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span.

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.layer_midpoint_nd

2D array of the non-dimensional midpoint defined along the outer profile of a layer. The first dimension represents each layer, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span.

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.layer_offset_y_pa

m

2D array of the offset along the y axis to set the position of a layer. Positive values move the layer towards the trailing edge, negative values towards the leading edge. The first dimension represents each layer, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span.

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.layer_offset_y_pa_yaml

m

2D array of the offset along the y axis to set the position of a layer. Positive values move the layer towards the trailing edge, negative values towards the leading edge. The first dimension represents each layer, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span.

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.layer_rotation

rad

2D array of the rotation angle of a layer in respect to the chord line. The first dimension represents each layer, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span. If the rotation is equal to negative twist +- a constant, then the layer is built straight.

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.layer_rotation_yaml

rad

2D array of the rotation angle of a layer in respect to the chord line. The first dimension represents each layer, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span. If the rotation is equal to negative twist +- a constant, then the layer is built straight.

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.layer_side

Unavailable

1D array setting whether the layer is on the suction or pressure side. This entry is only used if definition_layer is equal to 1 or 2.

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.layer_start_nd

2D array of the non-dimensional start point defined along the outer profile of a layer. The TE suction side is 0, the TE pressure side is 1. The first dimension represents each layer, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span.

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.layer_start_nd_yaml

2D array of the non-dimensional start point defined along the outer profile of a layer. The TE suction side is 0, the TE pressure side is 1. The first dimension represents each layer, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span.

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.layer_thickness

m

2D array of the thickness of the layers of the blade structure. The first dimension represents each layer, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span.2D array of the thickness of the layers of the column structure. The first dimension represents each layer, the second dimension represents each piecewise- constant entry of the column sections.

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.layer_web

1D array of the web id the layer is associated to. If the layer is on the outer profile, this entry can simply stay equal to zero.

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.layer_width

m

2D array of the width along the outer profile of a layer. The first dimension represents each layer, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span.

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.layer_width_yaml

m

2D array of the width along the outer profile of a layer. The first dimension represents each layer, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span.

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.pitch_axis

1D array of the chordwise position of the pitch axis (0-LE, 1-TE), defined along blade span.

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.s

1D array of the non-dimensional spanwise grid defined along blade axis (0-blade root, 1-blade tip)1D array of the non-dimensional grid defined along the column axis (0-column base, 1-column top)

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.twist

rad

1D array of the twist values defined along blade span. The twist is defined positive for negative rotations around the z axis (the same as in BeamDyn).

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.web_end_nd

2D array of the non-dimensional end point defined along the outer profile of a web. The TE suction side is 0, the TE pressure side is 1. The first dimension represents each web, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span.

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.web_end_nd_yaml

2D array of the non-dimensional end point defined along the outer profile of a web. The TE suction side is 0, the TE pressure side is 1. The first dimension represents each web, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span.

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.web_offset_y_pa

m

2D array of the offset along the y axis to set the position of the shear webs. Positive values move the web towards the trailing edge, negative values towards the leading edge. The first dimension represents each shear web, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span.

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.web_offset_y_pa_yaml

m

2D array of the offset along the y axis to set the position of the shear webs. Positive values move the web towards the trailing edge, negative values towards the leading edge. The first dimension represents each shear web, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span.

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.web_rotation

rad

2D array of the rotation angle of the shear webs in respect to the chord line. The first dimension represents each shear web, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span. If the rotation is equal to negative twist +- a constant, then the web is built straight.

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.web_rotation_yaml

rad

2D array of the rotation angle of the shear webs in respect to the chord line. The first dimension represents each shear web, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span. If the rotation is equal to negative twist +- a constant, then the web is built straight.

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.web_start_nd

2D array of the non-dimensional start point defined along the outer profile of a web. The TE suction side is 0, the TE pressure side is 1. The first dimension represents each web, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span.

blade.internal_structure_2d_fem.web_start_nd_yaml

2D array of the non-dimensional start point defined along the outer profile of a web. The TE suction side is 0, the TE pressure side is 1. The first dimension represents each web, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span.

blade.interp_airfoils.ac

1D array of the aerodynamic centers of each airfoil.

blade.interp_airfoils.ac_interp

1D array of the aerodynamic center of the blade defined along span.

blade.interp_airfoils.af_position

1D array of the non dimensional positions of the airfoils af_used defined along blade span.

blade.interp_airfoils.aoa

rad

1D array of the angles of attack used to define the polars of the airfoils. All airfoils defined in openmdao share this grid.

blade.interp_airfoils.cd

4D array with the drag coefficients of the airfoils. Dimension 0 is along the different airfoils defined in the yaml, dimension 1 is along the angles of attack, dimension 2 is along the Reynolds number, dimension 3 is along the number of tabs, which may describe multiple sets at the same station, for example in presence of a flap.

blade.interp_airfoils.cd_interp

4D array with the drag coefficients of the airfoils. Dimension 0 is along the blade span for n_span stations, dimension 1 is along the angles of attack, dimension 2 is along the Reynolds number, dimension 3 is along the number of tabs, which may describe multiple sets at the same station, for example in presence of a flap.

blade.interp_airfoils.chord

m

1D array of the chord values defined along blade span.Chord length at each section.

blade.interp_airfoils.cl

4D array with the lift coefficients of the airfoils. Dimension 0 is along the different airfoils defined in the yaml, dimension 1 is along the angles of attack, dimension 2 is along the Reynolds number, dimension 3 is along the number of tabs, which may describe multiple sets at the same station, for example in presence of a flap.

blade.interp_airfoils.cl_interp

4D array with the lift coefficients of the airfoils. Dimension 0 is along the blade span for n_span stations, dimension 1 is along the angles of attack, dimension 2 is along the Reynolds number, dimension 3 is along the number of tabs, which may describe multiple sets at the same station, for example in presence of a flap.

blade.interp_airfoils.cm

4D array with the moment coefficients of the airfoils. Dimension 0 is along the different airfoils defined in the yaml, dimension 1 is along the angles of attack, dimension 2 is along the Reynolds number, dimension 3 is along the number of tabs, which may describe multiple sets at the same station, for example in presence of a flap.mass coefficient

blade.interp_airfoils.cm_interp

4D array with the moment coefficients of the airfoils. Dimension 0 is along the blade span for n_span stations, dimension 1 is along the angles of attack, dimension 2 is along the Reynolds number, dimension 3 is along the number of tabs, which may describe multiple sets at the same station, for example in presence of a flap.

blade.interp_airfoils.coord_xy

3D array of the x and y airfoil coordinates of the n_af airfoils.

blade.interp_airfoils.coord_xy_dim

m

3D array of the dimensional x and y airfoil coordinates of the airfoils interpolated along span for n_span stations. The origin is placed at the pitch axis.

blade.interp_airfoils.coord_xy_interp

3D array of the non-dimensional x and y airfoil coordinates of the airfoils interpolated along span for n_span stations. The leading edge is place at x=0 and y=0.

blade.interp_airfoils.name

Unavailable

1D array of names of airfoils.

blade.interp_airfoils.pitch_axis

1D array of the chordwise position of the pitch axis (0-LE, 1-TE), defined along blade span.

blade.interp_airfoils.r_thick

1D array of the relative thicknesses of each airfoil.

blade.interp_airfoils.r_thick_interp

1D array of the relative thicknesses of the blade defined along span.

blade.interp_airfoils.s

1D array of the non-dimensional spanwise grid defined along blade axis (0-blade root, 1-blade tip)1D array of the non-dimensional grid defined along the column axis (0-column base, 1-column top)

blade.opt_var.af_position

blade.opt_var.chord_opt_gain

blade.opt_var.s_opt_chord

blade.opt_var.s_opt_twist

blade.opt_var.spar_cap_ps_opt_gain

blade.opt_var.spar_cap_ss_opt_gain

blade.opt_var.twist_opt_gain

blade.outer_shape_bem.af_position

1D array of the non dimensional positions of the airfoils af_used defined along blade span.

blade.outer_shape_bem.chord

m

1D array of the chord values defined along blade span.Chord length at each section.

blade.outer_shape_bem.chord_yaml

m

1D array of the chord values defined along blade span.

blade.outer_shape_bem.pitch_axis

1D array of the chordwise position of the pitch axis (0-LE, 1-TE), defined along blade span.

blade.outer_shape_bem.pitch_axis_yaml

1D array of the chordwise position of the pitch axis (0-LE, 1-TE), defined along blade span.

blade.outer_shape_bem.ref_axis

m

2D array of the coordinates (x,y,z) of the blade reference axis, defined along blade span. The coordinate system is the one of BeamDyn: it is placed at blade root with x pointing the suction side of the blade, y pointing the trailing edge and z along the blade span. A standard configuration will have negative x values (prebend), if swept positive y values, and positive z values.

blade.outer_shape_bem.ref_axis_yaml

m

2D array of the coordinates (x,y,z) of the blade reference axis, defined along blade span. The coordinate system is the one of BeamDyn: it is placed at blade root with x pointing the suction side of the blade, y pointing the trailing edge and z along the blade span. A standard configuration will have negative x values (prebend), if swept positive y values, and positive z values.

blade.outer_shape_bem.s

1D array of the non-dimensional spanwise grid defined along blade axis (0-blade root, 1-blade tip)1D array of the non-dimensional grid defined along the column axis (0-column base, 1-column top)

blade.outer_shape_bem.s_default

1D array of the non-dimensional spanwise grid defined along blade axis (0-blade root, 1-blade tip)

blade.outer_shape_bem.span_end

1D array of the positions along blade span where something (a DAC device?) starts and we want a grid point. Only values between 0 and 1 are meaningful.

blade.outer_shape_bem.span_ext

1D array of the extensions along blade span where something (a DAC device?) lives and we want a grid point. Only values between 0 and 1 are meaningful.

blade.outer_shape_bem.twist

rad

1D array of the twist values defined along blade span. The twist is defined positive for negative rotations around the z axis (the same as in BeamDyn).

blade.outer_shape_bem.twist_yaml

rad

1D array of the twist values defined along blade span. The twist is defined positive for negative rotations around the z axis (the same as in BeamDyn).

blade.pa.chord_opt_gain

1D array of the non-dimensional gains to optimize the blade spanwise distribution of the chord

blade.pa.chord_original

m

1D array of the chord values defined along blade span. The chord is the one defined in the yaml.

blade.pa.chord_param

m

1D array of the chord values defined along blade span. The chord is the result of the parameterization.

blade.pa.max_chord_constr

1D array of the ratio between chord values and maximum chord along blade span.

blade.pa.s

1D array of the non-dimensional spanwise grid defined along blade axis (0-blade root, 1-blade tip)1D array of the non-dimensional grid defined along the column axis (0-column base, 1-column top)

blade.pa.s_opt_chord

1D array of the non-dimensional spanwise grid defined along blade axis to optimize the blade chord

blade.pa.s_opt_twist

1D array of the non-dimensional spanwise grid defined along blade axis to optimize the blade twist angle

blade.pa.twist_opt_gain

1D array of the non-dimensional gains to optimize the blade spanwise distribution of the twist angle

blade.pa.twist_original

rad

1D array of the twist values defined along blade span. The twist is the one defined in the yaml.

blade.pa.twist_param

rad

1D array of the twist values defined along blade span. The twist is the result of the parameterization.

blade.ps.layer_thickness_original

m

2D array of the thickness of the layers of the blade structure. The first dimension represents each layer, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span.

blade.ps.layer_thickness_param

m

2D array of the thickness of the layers of the blade structure after the parametrization. The first dimension represents each layer, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span.

blade.ps.s

1D array of the non-dimensional spanwise grid defined along blade axis (0-blade root, 1-blade tip)1D array of the non-dimensional grid defined along the column axis (0-column base, 1-column top)

blade.ps.s_opt_spar_cap_ps

1D array of the non-dimensional spanwise grid defined along blade axis to optimize the blade spar cap pressure side

blade.ps.s_opt_spar_cap_ss

1D array of the non-dimensional spanwise grid defined along blade axis to optimize the blade spar cap suction side

blade.ps.spar_cap_ps_opt_gain

1D array of the non-dimensional gains to optimize the blade spanwise distribution of the spar caps pressure side

blade.ps.spar_cap_ss_opt_gain

1D array of the non-dimensional gains to optimize the blade spanwise distribution of the spar caps suction side

bos.boem_review_cost

USD

bos.commissioning_pct

bos.construction_operations_plan_cost

USD

bos.decommissioning_pct

bos.design_install_plan_cost

USD

bos.distance_to_interconnection

km

bos.distance_to_landfall

km

bos.distance_to_substation

km

bos.interconnect_voltage

kV

bos.plant_row_spacing

Distance between turbine rows in rotor diameters

bos.plant_turbine_spacing

Distance between turbines in rotor diameters

bos.port_cost_per_month

USD/mo

bos.site_assessment_cost

USD

bos.site_assessment_plan_cost

USD

bos.site_auction_price

USD

bos.site_distance

km

ccblade.CM

Blade flapwise moment coefficient

ccblade.CP

Rotor power coefficient

ccblade.D_n_opt

N/m

Distributed drag force

ccblade.DragF

N/m

Distributed drag force

ccblade.L_n_opt

N/m

Distributed lift force

ccblade.LiftF

N/m

Distributed lift force

ccblade.Px_af

N/m

Distributed loads in airfoil x-direction

ccblade.Px_b

N/m

Distributed loads in blade-aligned x-direction

ccblade.Py_af

N/m

Distributed loads in airfoil y-direction

ccblade.Py_b

N/m

Distributed loads in blade-aligned y-direction

ccblade.Pz_af

N/m

Distributed loads in airfoil z-direction

ccblade.Pz_b

N/m

Distributed loads in blade-aligned z-direction

ccblade.Rhub

m

hub radiusHub radius.

ccblade.Rtip

m

tip radiusBlade tip location in z_b

ccblade.Uhub

m/s

Undisturbed wind speed

ccblade.a

Axial induction along blade span

ccblade.airfoils_Re

Reynolds numbers of polarsReynolds numbers of polars.

ccblade.airfoils_aoa

deg

angle of attack grid for polarsAngle of attack grid for polars.

ccblade.airfoils_cd

drag coefficients, spanwiseDrag coefficients, spanwise.

ccblade.airfoils_cl

lift coefficients, spanwiseLift coefficients, spanwise.

ccblade.airfoils_cm

moment coefficients, spanwiseMoment coefficients, spanwise.

ccblade.alpha

deg

Angles of attack along blade span

ccblade.ap

Tangential induction along blade span

ccblade.cd

Drag coefficients along blade span

ccblade.cd_n_opt

Drag coefficients along blade span

ccblade.chord

m

chord length at each sectionChord length at each section.

ccblade.cl

Lift coefficients along blade span

ccblade.cl_n_opt

Lift coefficients along blade span

ccblade.hub_height

m

hub heighthub height of wind turbine above ground / sea level

ccblade.hubloss

Unavailable

include Prandtl hub loss modelInclude Prandtl hub loss model.

ccblade.mu

kg/(m*s)

dynamic viscosity of airDynamic viscosity of air

ccblade.nBlades

Unavailable

number of bladesNumber of blades

ccblade.nSector

Unavailable

number of sectors to divide rotor face into in computing thrust and powerNumber of sectors to divide rotor face into in computing thrust and power.

ccblade.pitch

deg

Pitch angle

ccblade.precone

deg

precone angleRotor precone angle

ccblade.precurve

m

precurve at each sectionPrecurve at each section.

ccblade.precurveTip

m

precurve at tipPrecurve at tip.

ccblade.presweep

m

presweep at each section

ccblade.presweepTip

m

presweep at tip

ccblade.r

m

radial locations where blade is defined (should be increasing and not go all the way to hub or tip)Radial locations where blade is defined. Should be increasing and not go all the way to hub or tip.

ccblade.rho

kg/m**3

density of airDensity of the materials along the column sections.

ccblade.rthick

1D array of the relative thicknesses of the blade defined along span.

ccblade.s_opt_chord

1D array of the non-dimensional spanwise grid defined along blade axis to optimize the blade chord

ccblade.s_opt_twist

1D array of the non-dimensional spanwise grid defined along blade axis to optimize the blade twist

ccblade.shearExp

shear exponentshear exponent

ccblade.theta

rad

Twist angle at each section (positive decreases angle of attack)Twist angle at each section (positive decreases angle of attack).

ccblade.tilt

deg

shaft tiltNacelle uptilt angle

ccblade.tiploss

Unavailable

include Prandtl tip loss modelInclude Prandtl tip loss model.

ccblade.tsr

Tip speed ratio

ccblade.twist

rad

twist angle at each section (positive decreases angle of attack)

ccblade.usecd

Unavailable

use drag coefficient in computing induction factorsUse drag coefficient in computing induction factors.

ccblade.wakerotation

Unavailable

include effect of wake rotation (i.e., tangential induction factor is nonzero)Iclude effect of wake rotation (i.e., tangential induction factor is nonzero).

ccblade.yaw

deg

yaw erroryaw angle

configuration.gearbox_type

Unavailable

Gearbox configuration (geared, direct-drive, etc.).

configuration.hub_height_user

m

Height of the hub center over the ground (land-based) or the mean sea level (offshore) specified by the user.

configuration.n_blades

Unavailable

Number of blades of the rotor.Number of rotor blades

configuration.rated_power

W

Electrical rated power of the generator.

configuration.rotor_diameter_user

m

Diameter of the rotor specified by the user. It is defined as two times the blade length plus the hub diameter.

configuration.rotor_orientation

Unavailable

Rotor orientation, either upwind or downwind.Rotor orientation, either upwind or downwind.

configuration.turb_class

Unavailable

IEC wind turbine category. A - high turbulence intensity (land-based), B - mid turbulence, C - low turbulence (offshore).

configuration.upwind

Unavailable

Convenient boolean for upwind (True) or downwind (False).Flag whether the design is upwind or downwind

configuration.ws_class

Unavailable

IEC wind turbine class. I - offshore, II coastal, III - land-based, IV - low wind speed site.

control.V_in

m/s

Cut in wind speed. This is the wind speed where region II begins.

control.V_out

m/s

Cut out wind speed. This is the wind speed where region III ends.

control.maxOmega

rad/s

Maximum allowed rotor speed.

control.max_TS

m/s

Maximum allowed blade tip speed.

control.max_pitch_rate

rad/s

Maximum allowed blade pitch rate

control.max_torque_rate

N*m/s

Maximum allowed generator torque rate

control.minOmega

rad/s

Minimum allowed rotor speed.

control.rated_TSR

Constant tip speed ratio in region II.

control.rated_pitch

rad

Constant pitch angle in region II.

costs.bearing_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

main bearing mass-cost coeff

costs.bedplate_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

bedplate mass-cost coeff

costs.blade_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

blade mass-cost coeff

costs.bos_per_kW

USD/kW

Balance of station/plant capital costBalance of system costs of the turbine

costs.controls_machine_rating_cost_coeff

USD/kW

controls cost coefficient per kW

costs.converter_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

variable speed electronics mass cost coeff

costs.cover_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

nacelle cover mass cost coeff

costs.crane_cost

USD

crane cost if present

costs.elec_connec_machine_rating_cost_coeff

USD/kW

electrical connections cost coefficient per kW

costs.fixed_charge_rate

Fixed charge rate for coe calculationFixed charge rate for coe calculation

costs.gearbox_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

gearbox mass-cost coeff

costs.generator_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

generator mass cost coeff

costs.hss_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

high speed shaft mass-cost coeff

costs.hub_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

hub mass-cost coeff

costs.hvac_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

hydraulic and cooling system mass cost coeff

costs.labor_rate

USD/h

costs.lss_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

low speed shaft mass-cost coeff

costs.offset_tcc_per_kW

USD/kW

Offset to turbine capital costOffset to turbine capital cost

costs.opex_per_kW

USD/kW/yr

Average annual operational expenditures of the turbineAverage annual operational expenditures of the turbine

costs.painting_rate

USD/m**2

costs.pitch_system_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

pitch system mass-cost coeff

costs.platforms_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

nacelle platforms mass cost coeff

costs.spinner_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

spinner/nose cone mass-cost coeff

costs.tower_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

tower mass-cost coeff

costs.transformer_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

transformer mass cost coeff

costs.turbine_number

Unavailable

Number of turbines at plantNumber of turbines at plant

costs.wake_loss_factor

The losses in AEP due to waked conditionsThe losses in AEP due to waked conditions

costs.yaw_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

yaw system mass cost coeff

drivese.D_bearing1

m

drivese.D_bearing2

m

drivese.D_bedplate

m

Bedplate diameters

drivese.D_gearbox

m

drivese.D_top

m

Tower top outer diameter

drivese.E_mat

Pa

2D array of the Youngs moduli of the materials. Each row represents a material, the three columns represent E11, E22 and E33.

drivese.F_generator

N

drivese.F_hub

N

Force vector applied to the hub (WITH WEIGHT???)

drivese.F_mb1

N

Force vector applied to bearing 1 in hub c.s.

drivese.F_mb2

N

Force vector applied to bearing 2 in hub c.s.

drivese.F_torq

N

drivese.G_mat

Pa

2D array of the shear moduli of the materials. Each row represents a material, the three columns represent G12, G13 and G23.

drivese.H_bedplate

m

height of bedplate

drivese.L_12

m

Length from bearing #1 to bearing #2

drivese.L_bedplate

m

drivese.L_drive

m

Length of drivetrain from bedplate to hub flang

drivese.L_gearbox

m

drivese.L_generator

m

Generator stack width

drivese.L_h1

m

Length from hub / start of lss to bearing #1

drivese.L_hss

m

drivese.L_lss

m

drivese.L_nose

m

drivese.M_generator

N*m

drivese.M_hub

N*m

Moment vector applied to the hub

drivese.M_mb1

N*m

Moment vector applied to bearing 1 in hub c.s.

drivese.M_mb2

N*m

Moment vector applied to bearing 2 in hub c.s.

drivese.M_torq

N*m

drivese.R_generator

m

Generatour outer diameter

drivese.Xt_mat

Pa

drivese.above_yaw_I

kg*m**2

drivese.above_yaw_cm

m

drivese.above_yaw_mass

kg

drivese.access_diameter

m

Minimum diameter required for maintenance access

drivese.base_F

N

drivese.base_M

N*m

drivese.bear1.D_bearing

m

bearing diameter/facewidth

drivese.bear1.D_shaft

m

Shaft diameter

drivese.bear1.bearing_type

Unavailable

bearing mass type

drivese.bear1.mb_I

kg*m**2

drivese.bear1.mb_mass

kg

drivese.bear1.mb_max_defl_ang

rad

drivese.bear2.D_bearing

m

bearing diameter/facewidth

drivese.bear2.D_shaft

m

Shaft diameter

drivese.bear2.bearing_type

Unavailable

bearing mass type

drivese.bear2.mb_I

kg*m**2

drivese.bear2.mb_mass

kg

drivese.bear2.mb_max_defl_ang

rad

drivese.bedplate_E

Pa

modulus of elasticity

drivese.bedplate_G

Pa

shear modulus

drivese.bedplate_I

kg*m**2

component I

drivese.bedplate_Xy

Pa

yield stress

drivese.bedplate_axial_stress

Pa

drivese.bedplate_bending_stress

Pa

drivese.bedplate_cm

m

component CM

drivese.bedplate_deflection

m

drivese.bedplate_flange_thickness

m

Bedplate is two parallel I beams, this is the flange thickness

drivese.bedplate_flange_width

m

Bedplate is two parallel I beams, this is the flange width

drivese.bedplate_mass

kg

component mass

drivese.bedplate_mat_cost

USD/kg

drivese.bedplate_material

Unavailable

drivese.bedplate_nose_axial_stress

Pa

drivese.bedplate_nose_bending_stress

Pa

drivese.bedplate_nose_shear_stress

Pa

drivese.bedplate_rho

kg/m**3

material density

drivese.bedplate_rotation

rad

drivese.bedplate_shear_stress

Pa

drivese.bedplate_wall_thickness

m

Bedplate wall thickness

drivese.bedplate_web_height

m

Bedplate is two parallel I beams, this is the web height

drivese.bedplate_web_thickness

m

Bedplate is two parallel I beams, this is the web thickness

drivese.blade_mass

kg

Total mass of one blade

drivese.blade_root_diameter

m

Outer diameter of blade root

drivese.blades_I

kg*m**2

Mass moments of inertia of all blades about hub center

drivese.blades_mass

kg

Mass of all bladea

drivese.brake_I

kg*m**2

component I

drivese.brake_cm

m

component CM

drivese.brake_mass

kg

component mass

drivese.brake_mass_user

kg

User override of brake mass

drivese.carrier_I

kg*m**2

drivese.carrier_mass

kg

drivese.clearance_hub_spinner

m

Clearance between spinner and hub

drivese.constr_access

m

drivese.constr_bedplate_vonmises

drivese.constr_ecc

m

drivese.constr_height

m

drivese.constr_hss_vonmises

drivese.constr_hub_diameter

m

drivese.constr_length

m

drivese.constr_lss_vonmises

drivese.constr_mb1_defl

drivese.constr_mb2_defl

drivese.converter_I

kg*m**2

moments of Inertia for the component [Ixx, Iyy, Izz] around its center of mass

drivese.converter_cm

m

center of mass of the component in [x,y,z] for an arbitrary coordinate system

drivese.converter_mass

kg

overall component mass

drivese.converter_mass_user

kg

Override regular regression-based calculation of converter mass with this value

drivese.cover_I

m

component mass moments of inertia

drivese.cover_cm

m

component center of mass

drivese.cover_mass

kg

component mass

drivese.drive_height

m

Hub height above tower top

drivese.flange_ID2flange_OD

Ratio of flange inner diameter to flange outer diameter

drivese.flange_OD2hub_D

Ratio of flange outer diameter to hub diameter

drivese.flange_t2shell_t

Ratio of flange thickness to shell thickness

drivese.gear_configuration

Unavailable

3-letter string of Es or Ps to denote epicyclic or parallel gear configuration

drivese.gear_ratio

overall gearbox ratio

drivese.gearbox_I

kg*m**2

Gearbox moment of inertia (measured about its cm)

drivese.gearbox_cm

m

component CM

drivese.gearbox_mass

kg

Gearbox rotor mass

drivese.generator.A_1

drivese.generator.A_Curcalc

mm**2

drivese.generator.A_Cuscalc

mm**2

drivese.generator.B_g

T

drivese.generator.B_g1

T

drivese.generator.B_pm1

drivese.generator.B_r

T

Remnant flux density

drivese.generator.B_rymax

T

drivese.generator.B_smax

T

drivese.generator.B_symax

T

Peak Stator Yoke flux density B_ymax

drivese.generator.B_tmax

T

Peak Teeth flux density

drivese.generator.B_trmax

T

drivese.generator.B_tsmax

T

drivese.generator.C_Cu

USD/kg

Specific cost of copper

drivese.generator.C_Fe

USD/kg

Specific cost of magnetic steel/iron

drivese.generator.C_Fes

USD/kg

Specific cost of structural steel

drivese.generator.C_PM

USD/kg

Specific cost of Magnet

drivese.generator.Copper

kg

Copper mass

drivese.generator.Current_ratio

drivese.generator.D_nose

m

Nose outer diameter

drivese.generator.D_ratio

drivese.generator.D_ratio_L

drivese.generator.D_ratio_LL

drivese.generator.D_ratio_U

drivese.generator.D_ratio_UL

drivese.generator.D_shaft

m

Shaft diameter

drivese.generator.E

Pa

Isotropic Youngs modulus of the materials along the column sections.

drivese.generator.E_p

V

Stator phase voltage

drivese.generator.G

Pa

Isotropic shear modulus of the materials along the column sections.

drivese.generator.I_0

A

no-load excitation current

drivese.generator.I_s

A

drivese.generator.Iron

kg

Iron mass

drivese.generator.J_actual

A/m**2

drivese.generator.J_r

drivese.generator.J_s

A*m**-2

drivese.generator.K_rad

drivese.generator.K_rad_L

drivese.generator.K_rad_LL

drivese.generator.K_rad_U

drivese.generator.K_rad_UL

drivese.generator.L_r

drivese.generator.L_s

drivese.generator.L_sm

drivese.generator.Losses

W

drivese.generator.Mass_tooth_stator

kg

drivese.generator.Mass_yoke_rotor

kg

drivese.generator.Mass_yoke_stator

kg

drivese.generator.N_c

Number of turns per coil

drivese.generator.N_r

drivese.generator.N_s

drivese.generator.P_Fe0e

W/kg

specific eddy losses @ 1.5T, 50Hz

drivese.generator.P_Fe0h

W/kg

specific hysteresis losses W / kg @ 1.5 T @50 Hz

drivese.generator.P_mech

W

Shaft mechanical power

drivese.generator.Q_r

drivese.generator.R_R

drivese.generator.R_out

m

Outer radius

drivese.generator.R_s

ohm

drivese.generator.S

drivese.generator.S_N

Slip

drivese.generator.S_Nmax

Max rated Slip

drivese.generator.Slot_aspect_ratio

drivese.generator.Slot_aspect_ratio1

drivese.generator.Slot_aspect_ratio2

drivese.generator.Structural_mass

kg

Structural mass

drivese.generator.Structural_mass_rotor

kg

drivese.generator.Structural_mass_stator

kg

drivese.generator.TC1

m**3

drivese.generator.TC2r

m**3

drivese.generator.TC2s

m**3

drivese.generator.TCr

m**3

drivese.generator.TCs

m**3

drivese.generator.T_e

N*m

drivese.generator.alpha_p

drivese.generator.b

Slot pole combination

drivese.generator.b_allow_r

m

drivese.generator.b_allow_s

m

drivese.generator.b_arm

m

arm width

drivese.generator.b_m

drivese.generator.b_r

drivese.generator.b_r_tau_r

Rotor Slot width / Slot pitch ratio

drivese.generator.b_ro

m

Rotor slot opening width

drivese.generator.b_s

m

drivese.generator.b_s_tau_s

Stator Slot width/Slot pitch ratio

drivese.generator.b_so

m

Stator slot opening width

drivese.generator.b_st

m

arm width b_st

drivese.generator.b_t

m

drivese.generator.b_tr

drivese.generator.b_trmin

drivese.generator.c

Slot pole combination

drivese.generator.cofi

power factor

drivese.generator.con_Bsmax

T

drivese.generator.con_TC2r

m**3

drivese.generator.con_TC2s

m**3

drivese.generator.con_br

m

drivese.generator.con_bst

m

drivese.generator.con_uar

m

drivese.generator.con_uas

m

drivese.generator.con_yar

m

drivese.generator.con_yas

m

drivese.generator.con_zar

m

drivese.generator.con_zas

m

drivese.generator.d_r

m

arm depth d_r

drivese.generator.d_s

m

arm depth d_s

drivese.generator.f

drivese.generator.freq

Hz

grid frequency

drivese.generator.h_0

m

Slot height

drivese.generator.h_i

m

coil insulation thickness

drivese.generator.h_m

m

magnet height

drivese.generator.h_s

m

Yoke height h_s

drivese.generator.h_sr

m

Structural Mass

drivese.generator.h_ss

m

Stator yoke height

drivese.generator.h_sy0

drivese.generator.h_t

m

drivese.generator.h_w

m

Slot wedge height

drivese.generator.h_yr

m

rotor yoke height

drivese.generator.h_ys

m

Yoke height

drivese.generator.k_fes

Stator iron fill factor per Grauers

drivese.generator.k_fillr

Rotor slot fill factor

drivese.generator.k_fills

Stator Slot fill factor

drivese.generator.k_s

magnetic saturation factor for iron

drivese.generator.len_ag

m

drivese.generator.len_s

m

Stator core length

drivese.generator.m

Unavailable

added mass

drivese.generator.mass_PM

kg

Magnet mass

drivese.generator.mu_0

m*kg/s**2/A**2

permeability of free space

drivese.generator.mu_r

m*kg/s**2/A**2

relative permeability (neodymium)

drivese.generator.n_r

number of arms n

drivese.generator.n_s

number of stator arms n_s

drivese.generator.p

pressure oscillation

drivese.generator.phi

rad

tilt angle (during transportation)

drivese.generator.q

N/m**2

drivese.generator.q1

Unavailable

Stator slots per pole per phase

drivese.generator.q2

Unavailable

Rotor slots per pole per phase

drivese.generator.rad_ag

m

airgap radius

drivese.generator.ratio_mw2pp

ratio of magnet width to pole pitch(bm / self.tau_p)

drivese.generator.resist_Cu

ohm/m

Copper resistivity

drivese.generator.rho_Copper

kg*m**-3

Copper density

drivese.generator.rho_Fe

kg*m**-3

Magnetic Steel density

drivese.generator.rho_Fes

kg*m**-3

Structural Steel density

drivese.generator.rho_PM

kg*m**-3

Magnet density

drivese.generator.shaft_rpm

rpm

rated speed of input shaft (lss for direct, hss for geared)

drivese.generator.sigma

Pa

assumed max shear stress

drivese.generator.t_r

m

Rotor disc thickness

drivese.generator.t_s

m

Stator disc thickness

drivese.generator.t_wr

m

arm depth thickness

drivese.generator.t_ws

m

arm depth thickness

drivese.generator.tau_p

m

Pole pitch self.tau_p

drivese.generator.tau_s

m

drivese.generator.theta_bd

rad

Slope at the bedplate

drivese.generator.theta_sh

rad

slope of shaft

drivese.generator.twist_r

deg

drivese.generator.twist_s

deg

drivese.generator.u_allow_pcent

Radial deflection as a percentage of air gap diameter

drivese.generator.u_allow_r

m

drivese.generator.u_allow_s

m

drivese.generator.u_ar

m

drivese.generator.u_as

m

drivese.generator.v

poisson ratio

drivese.generator.y_allow_pcent

Radial deflection as a percentage of air gap diameter

drivese.generator.y_allow_r

m

drivese.generator.y_allow_s

m

drivese.generator.y_ar

m

drivese.generator.y_as

m

drivese.generator.y_bd

m

Deflection of the bedplate

drivese.generator.y_sh

m

Shaft deflection

drivese.generator.y_tau_p

Stator coil span to pole pitch

drivese.generator.y_tau_pr

Rotor coil span to pole pitch

drivese.generator.z_allow_deg

deg

Allowable torsional twist

drivese.generator.z_allow_r

m

drivese.generator.z_allow_s

m

drivese.generator.z_ar

m

drivese.generator.z_as

m

drivese.generator_I

kg*m**2

component I

drivese.generator_cm

m

component CM

drivese.generator_cost

USD

generator cost

drivese.generator_efficiency

drivese.generator_mass

kg

Actual mass

drivese.generator_rotor_I

kg*m**2

Generator rotor moment of inertia (measured about its cm)

drivese.generator_rotor_mass

kg

Generator rotor mass

drivese.generator_stator_I

kg*m**2

Generator stator moment of inertia (measured about cm)

drivese.generator_stator_mass

kg

Generator stator mass

drivese.hss_E

Pa

modulus of elasticity

drivese.hss_G

Pa

shear modulus

drivese.hss_I

kg*m**2

component I

drivese.hss_Xy

Pa

yield stress

drivese.hss_axial_stress

Pa

drivese.hss_bending_stress

Pa

drivese.hss_cm

m

component CM

drivese.hss_cost

USD/kg

hss cost

drivese.hss_diameter

m

Lss discretized diameter values at coordinates

drivese.hss_mass

kg

component mass

drivese.hss_material

Unavailable

drivese.hss_rho

kg/m**3

material density

drivese.hss_rpm

rpm

drivese.hss_shear_stress

Pa

drivese.hss_wall_thickness

m

Lss discretized thickness values at coordinates

drivese.hub_E

Pa

drivese.hub_G

Pa

drivese.hub_I

kg*m**2

Total mass moment of inertia of the hub about its cm

drivese.hub_Xy

Pa

drivese.hub_cm

m

Distance between hub/shaft flange and hub center of mass

drivese.hub_cost

USD

Cost of the hub shell, including flanges

drivese.hub_diameter

m

Outer diameter of the hub

drivese.hub_in2out_circ

drivese.hub_mass

kg

Total mass of the hub shell, including the flanges

drivese.hub_mat_cost

USD/kg

drivese.hub_material

Unavailable

drivese.hub_rho

kg/m**3

drivese.hub_shell.Xy

Pa

Yield strength metal

drivese.hub_shell.metal_cost

USD/kg

Unit cost metal

drivese.hub_shell.n_blades

Unavailable

Number of rotor blades

drivese.hub_shell.rho

kg/m**3

Density of the materials along the column sections.

drivese.hub_stress_concentration

Stress concentration factor. Stress concentration occurs at all fillets, notches, lifting lugs, hatches and are accounted for by assigning a stress concentration factor

drivese.hub_system_I

kg*m**2

Hub system moment of inertia

drivese.hub_system_cm

m

Hub system center of mass distance from hub flange

drivese.hub_system_cost

USD

Cost for hub system

drivese.hub_system_mass

kg

Hub system mass

drivese.hvac_I

m

component mass moments of inertia

drivese.hvac_cm

m

component center of mass

drivese.hvac_mass

kg

component mass

drivese.hvac_mass_coeff

kg/kW/m

Regression-based scaling coefficient on machine rating to get HVAC system mass

drivese.lss_E

Pa

modulus of elasticity

drivese.lss_G

Pa

shear modulus

drivese.lss_I

kg*m**2

LSS moment of inertia around cm in axial (hub-aligned) c.s.

drivese.lss_Xy

Pa

yield stress

drivese.lss_axial_stress

Pa

drivese.lss_cm

m

LSS center of mass along shaft axis from bedplate

drivese.lss_cost

USD/kg

lss cost

drivese.lss_diameter

m

LSS outer diameter from hub to bearing 2

drivese.lss_mass

kg

LSS mass

drivese.lss_material

Unavailable

drivese.lss_rho

kg/m**3

material density

drivese.lss_rpm

rpm

drivese.lss_shear_stress

Pa

drivese.lss_wall_thickness

m

LSS wall thickness

drivese.machine_rating

kW

Machine rating

drivese.material_names

Unavailable

1D array of names of materials.

drivese.max_torque

N*m

Max torque that the hub needs to resist (Mx in a hub aliged reference system)

drivese.mb1_I

kg*m**2

component I

drivese.mb1_cm

m

component CM

drivese.mb1_deflection

m

drivese.mb1_mass

kg

component mass

drivese.mb1_max_defl_ang

rad

Maximum allowable deflection angle

drivese.mb1_rotation

rad

drivese.mb2_I

kg*m**2

component I

drivese.mb2_cm

m

component CM

drivese.mb2_deflection

m

drivese.mb2_mass

kg

component mass

drivese.mb2_max_defl_ang

rad

Maximum allowable deflection angle

drivese.mb2_rotation

rad

drivese.mean_bearing_mass

kg

drivese.minimum_rpm

rpm

Minimum shaft rotations-per-minute (rpm), usually set by controller

drivese.n_blades

Unavailable

Number of rotor blades

drivese.n_front_brackets

Unavailable

Number of front spinner brackets

drivese.n_rear_brackets

Unavailable

Number of rear spinner brackets

drivese.nacelle_I

kg*m**2

Mass moments of inertia of nacelle about its CofM

drivese.nacelle_cm

m

Nacelle center of mass relative to tower top in yaw-aligned c.s.

drivese.nacelle_mass

kg

Mass of nacelle system

drivese.nose_I

kg*m**2

Nose moment of inertia around cm in axial (hub-aligned) c.s.

drivese.nose_cm

m

Nose center of mass along nose axis from bedplate

drivese.nose_diameter

m

Nose outer diameter from bearing 1 to bedplate

drivese.nose_mass

kg

Nose mass

drivese.nose_wall_thickness

m

Nose wall thickness

drivese.other_mass

kg

Mass of other nacelle components that rest on mainplate

drivese.overhang

m

Horizontal distance between hub and tower-top axis

drivese.pitch_I

kg*m**2

Total mass moment of inertia of the pitch system about central point

drivese.pitch_cost

USD

Cost of the pitch system

drivese.pitch_mass

kg

Total mass of the pitch system

drivese.pitch_system.BRFM

N*m

Flapwise bending moment at blade root

drivese.pitch_system.Xy

Pa

Yield strength metal

drivese.pitch_system.rho

kg/m**3

Density of the materials along the column sections.

drivese.pitch_system_scaling_factor

Scaling factor to tune the total mass (0.54 is recommended for modern designs)

drivese.planet_numbers

Unavailable

drivese.platform_I

m

component mass moments of inertia

drivese.platform_cm

m

component center of mass

drivese.platform_mass

kg

component mass

drivese.rated_rpm

rpm

Rated shaft rotations-per-minute (rpm)

drivese.rated_torque

N*m

rotor torque at rated power

drivese.rho_castiron

kg/m**3

drivese.rho_fiberglass

kg/m**3

material density of fiberglass

drivese.rho_mat

kg/m**3

1D array of the density of the materials. For composites, this is the density of the laminate.

drivese.rna_I_TT

kg*m**2

drivese.rna_cm

m

drivese.rna_mass

kg

Mass of RNA

drivese.rotor_diameter

m

rotor diameter

drivese.rotor_mass

kg

Total rotor mass

drivese.s_drive

m

drivese.s_gearbox

m

Gearbox s-coordinate measured from bedplate

drivese.s_generator

m

drivese.s_hss

m

Discretized s-coordinates along drivetrain, measured from bedplate (direct) or tower center (geared)

drivese.s_lss

m

Discretized s-coordinates along drivetrain, measured from bedplate (direct) or tower center (geared)

drivese.s_mb1

m

Bearing 1 s-coordinate along drivetrain, measured from bedplate

drivese.s_mb2

m

Bearing 2 s-coordinate along drivetrain, measured from bedplate

drivese.s_nose

m

Discretized s-coordinates along drivetrain, measured from bedplate

drivese.s_rotor

m

Generator rotor attachment to lss s-coordinate measured from bedplate (direct) or tower center (geared)

drivese.s_stator

m

Generator stator attachment to lss s-coordinate measured from bedplate

drivese.sigma_y_mat

Pa

2D array of the yield strength of the materials. Each row represents a material, the three columns represent Xt12, Xt13 and Xt23.

drivese.spin_hole_incr

Ratio between access hole diameter in the spinner and blade root diameter. Typical value 1.2

drivese.spinner.Xy

Pa

Yield strength metal

drivese.spinner.composite_Xt

Pa

Tensile strength of the composite material of the shell. A glass CFM (continuous fiber mat) is often used.

drivese.spinner.composite_cost

USD/kg

Unit cost composite of the shell

drivese.spinner.composite_rho

kg/m**3

Density of composite of the shell

drivese.spinner.metal_cost

USD/kg

Unit cost metal

drivese.spinner.metal_rho

kg/m**3

Density metal

drivese.spinner.spinner_diameter

m

drivese.spinner_I

kg*m**2

Total mass moment of inertia of the spinner about its cm

drivese.spinner_Xt

Pa

drivese.spinner_cm

m

Radius / Distance between center of mass of the spinner and outer surface

drivese.spinner_cost

kg

Cost of the spinner

drivese.spinner_gust_ws

m/s

Extreme gust wind speed

drivese.spinner_mass

kg

Total mass of the spinner

drivese.spinner_mat_cost

USD/kg

drivese.spinner_material

Unavailable

drivese.spinner_rho

kg/m**3

drivese.stage_ratios

drivese.stator_deflection

m

drivese.stator_rotation

rad

drivese.stop_time

s

Time required for the turbine rotor to come to a complete stop

drivese.t_bedplate

m

Bedplate wall thickness (mirrors input)

drivese.tilt

deg

Nacelle uptilt angle

drivese.torq_deflection

m

drivese.torq_rotation

rad

drivese.total_bedplate_mass

kg

drivese.transformer_I

kg*m**2

moments of Inertia for the component [Ixx, Iyy, Izz] around its center of mass

drivese.transformer_cm

m

center of mass of the component in [x,y,z] for an arbitrary coordinate system

drivese.transformer_mass

kg

overall component mass

drivese.transformer_mass_user

kg

Override regular regression-based calculation of transformer mass with this value

drivese.unit_cost_mat

USD/kg

1D array of the unit costs of the materials.

drivese.uptower

Unavailable

Power electronics are placed in the nacelle at the tower top

drivese.upwind

Unavailable

Flag whether the design is upwind or downwind

drivese.x_bedplate

m

Bedplate centerline x-coordinates

drivese.x_bedplate_inner

m

Bedplate lower curve x-coordinates

drivese.x_bedplate_outer

m

Bedplate outer curve x-coordinates

drivese.yaw.rho

kg/m**3

Density of the materials along the column sections.

drivese.yaw_I

kg*m**2

moments of Inertia for the component [Ixx, Iyy, Izz] around its center of mass

drivese.yaw_cm

m

center of mass of the component in [x,y,z] for an arbitrary coordinate system

drivese.yaw_mass

kg

overall component mass

drivese.z_bedplate

m

Bedplate centerline z-coordinates

drivese.z_bedplate_inner

m

Bedplate lower curve z-coordinates

drivese.z_bedplate_outer

m

Bedplate outer curve z-coordinates

env.G_soil

N/m**2

Shear stress of soil

env.Hsig_wave

m

Significant wave heightsignificant wave height

env.Tsig_wave

s

Significant wave periodperiod of maximum wave height

env.mu_air

kg/(m*s)

Dynamic viscosity of airdynamic viscosity of air

env.mu_water

kg/(m*s)

Dynamic viscosity of ocean waterdynamic viscosity of water

env.nu_soil

Poisson ratio of soil

env.rho_air

kg/m**3

Density of airair density

env.rho_water

kg/m**3

Density of ocean waterdensity of water

env.shear_exp

Shear exponent of the wind.

env.speed_sound_air

m/s

Speed of sound in air.

env.water_depth

m

Water depth for analysis. Values > 0 mean offshorewater depth

env.weibull_k

Shape parameter of the Weibull probability density function of the wind.

financese.bos_per_kW

USD/kW

Balance of system costs of the turbine

financese.fixed_charge_rate

Fixed charge rate for coe calculation

financese.lcoe

USD/kW/h

financese.machine_rating

kW

Machine rating

financese.offset_tcc_per_kW

USD/kW

Offset to turbine capital cost

financese.opex_per_kW

USD/kW/yr

Average annual operational expenditures of the turbine

financese.plant_aep

USD/kW/h

financese.plant_aep_in

kW*h

Annual Energy Production of the wind plant

financese.tcc_per_kW

USD/kW

Turbine capital cost

financese.turbine_aep

kW*h

Annual Energy Production of the wind turbine

financese.turbine_number

Unavailable

Number of turbines at plant

financese.wake_loss_factor

The losses in AEP due to waked conditions

generator.B_r

T

Remnant flux density

generator.B_symax

T

Peak Stator Yoke flux density B_ymax

generator.B_tmax

T

Peak Teeth flux density

generator.C_Cu

USD/kg

Specific cost of copper

generator.C_Fe

USD/kg

Specific cost of magnetic steel/iron

generator.C_Fes

USD/kg

Specific cost of structural steel

generator.C_PM

USD/kg

Specific cost of Magnet

generator.E_p

V

Stator phase voltage

generator.I_0

A

no-load excitation current

generator.N_c

Number of turns per coil

generator.P_Fe0e

W/kg

specific eddy losses @ 1.5T, 50Hz

generator.P_Fe0h

W/kg

specific hysteresis losses W / kg @ 1.5 T @50 Hz

generator.S_N

Slip

generator.S_Nmax

Max rated Slip

generator.alpha_p

generator.b

Slot pole combination

generator.b_r_tau_r

Rotor Slot width / Slot pitch ratio

generator.b_ro

m

Rotor slot opening width

generator.b_s_tau_s

Stator Slot width/Slot pitch ratio

generator.b_so

m

Stator slot opening width

generator.b_st

m

arm width b_st

generator.c

Slot pole combination

generator.cofi

power factor

generator.d_r

m

arm depth d_r

generator.d_s

m

arm depth d_s

generator.freq

Hz

grid frequency

generator.h_0

m

Slot height

generator.h_i

m

coil insulation thickness

generator.h_m

m

magnet height

generator.h_s

m

Yoke height h_s

generator.h_sr

m

Structural MassStructural Mass

generator.h_ss

m

Stator yoke height

generator.h_sy0

generator.h_w

m

Slot wedge height

generator.h_yr

m

rotor yoke height

generator.h_ys

m

Yoke height

generator.k_fes

Stator iron fill factor per Grauers

generator.k_fillr

Rotor slot fill factor

generator.k_fills

Stator Slot fill factor

generator.k_s

magnetic saturation factor for iron

generator.len_s

m

Stator core length

generator.m

Unavailable

added mass

generator.mu_0

m*kg/s**2/A**2

permeability of free space

generator.mu_r

m*kg/s**2/A**2

relative permeability (neodymium)

generator.n_r

number of arms n

generator.n_s

number of stator arms n_s

generator.p

pressure oscillation

generator.phi

rad

tilt angle (during transportation)

generator.q1

Unavailable

Stator slots per pole per phase

generator.q2

Unavailable

Rotor slots per pole per phase

generator.rad_ag

m

airgap radius

generator.ratio_mw2pp

ratio of magnet width to pole pitch(bm / self.tau_p)

generator.resist_Cu

ohm/m

Copper resistivity

generator.rho_Copper

kg*m**-3

Copper density

generator.rho_Fe

kg*m**-3

Magnetic Steel density

generator.rho_Fes

kg*m**-3

Structural Steel density

generator.rho_PM

kg*m**-3

Magnet density

generator.sigma

Pa

assumed max shear stress

generator.t_r

m

Rotor disc thickness

generator.t_s

m

Stator disc thickness

generator.t_wr

m

arm depth thickness

generator.t_ws

m

arm depth thickness

generator.u_allow_pcent

Radial deflection as a percentage of air gap diameter

generator.y_allow_pcent

Radial deflection as a percentage of air gap diameter

generator.y_tau_p

Stator coil span to pole pitch

generator.y_tau_pr

Rotor coil span to pole pitch

generator.z_allow_deg

deg

Allowable torsional twist

hub.clearance_hub_spinner

m

Clearance between spinner and hub

hub.cone

rad

Cone angle of the rotor. It defines the angle between the rotor plane and the blade pitch axis. A standard machine has positive values.

hub.diameter

m

cylinder diameter at corresponding locations

hub.flange_ID2flange_OD

Ratio of flange inner diameter to flange outer diameter

hub.flange_OD2hub_D

Ratio of flange outer diameter to hub diameter

hub.flange_t2shell_t

Ratio of flange thickness to shell thickness

hub.hub_in2out_circ

hub.hub_material

Unavailable

hub.hub_stress_concentration

Stress concentration factor. Stress concentration occurs at all fillets, notches, lifting lugs, hatches and are accounted for by assigning a stress concentration factor

hub.n_front_brackets

Unavailable

Number of front spinner brackets

hub.n_rear_brackets

Unavailable

Number of rear spinner brackets

hub.pitch_system_scaling_factor

Scaling factor to tune the total mass (0.54 is recommended for modern designs)

hub.radius

m

Radius of the hub. It defines the distance of the blade root from the rotor center along the coned line.

hub.spin_hole_incr

Ratio between access hole diameter in the spinner and blade root diameter. Typical value 1.2

hub.spinner_gust_ws

m/s

Extreme gust wind speed

hub.spinner_material

Unavailable

landbosse.Mass tonne

t

landbosse.allow_same_flag

Unavailable

Allow same crane for base and topping (True or False)

landbosse.bearing_pressure_n_m2

Bearing Pressure (n/m2)

landbosse.blade_drag_coefficient

landbosse.blade_drag_multiplier

landbosse.blade_install_cycle_time

h

landbosse.blade_lever_arm

m

landbosse.blade_mass

kg

The mass of one rotor blade.Total mass of one blade

landbosse.blade_offload_cycle_time

h

landbosse.blade_offload_hook_height

m

landbosse.bos_capex

USD

Total BOS CAPEX not including commissioning or decommissioning.

landbosse.bos_capex_kW

USD/kW

Total BOS CAPEX per kW not including commissioning or decommissioning.

landbosse.breakpoint_between_base_and_topping_percent

Breakpoint between base and topping (percent)

landbosse.cable_specs

Unavailable

cable specs for collection system

landbosse.commissioning_pct

landbosse.components

Unavailable

Dataframe of components for tower, blade, nacelle

landbosse.construct_duration

Total project construction time (months)

landbosse.crane_breakdown_fraction

0 means the crane is never broken down. 1 means it is broken down every turbine.

landbosse.crane_specs

Unavailable

Dataframe of specifications of cranes

landbosse.crane_width

m

Crane width (m)

landbosse.crew

Unavailable

Dataframe of crew configurations

landbosse.crew_price

Unavailable

Dataframe of costs per hour for each type of worker.

landbosse.critical_height_non_erection_wind_delays_m

m

Non-Erection Wind Delay Critical Height (m)

landbosse.critical_speed_non_erection_wind_delays_m_per_s

m/s

Non-Erection Wind Delay Critical Speed (m/s)

landbosse.decommissioning_pct

landbosse.depth

m

Foundation depth mdepth of foundation in the soil

landbosse.development_labor_cost_usd

USD

The cost of labor in the development phase

landbosse.distance_to_interconnect_mi

mi

Distance to interconnect (miles)

landbosse.equip

Unavailable

Collections of equipment to perform erection operations.

landbosse.equip_price

Unavailable

Prices for various type of equipment.

landbosse.erection_component_name_topvbase

Unavailable

List of components and whether they are a topping or base operation

landbosse.erection_components

Unavailable

List of components with their values modified from the defaults.

landbosse.erection_crane_choice

Unavailable

The crane choices for erection.

landbosse.foundation_height

m

starting height of tower

landbosse.fraction_new_roads

Percent of roads that will be constructed (0.0 - 1.0)

landbosse.fuel_cost_usd_per_gal

Fuel cost USD/gal

landbosse.gust_velocity_m_per_s

m/s

50-year Gust Velocity (m/s)

landbosse.hour_day

Unavailable

Dictionary of normal and long hours for construction in a day in the form of {‘long’: 24, ‘normal’: 10}

landbosse.hub_height_meters

m

Hub height m

landbosse.hub_mass

kg

Mass of the rotor hubTotal mass of the hub shell, including the flanges

landbosse.installation_capex

USD

Total foundation and erection installation cost.

landbosse.installation_capex_kW

USD

Total foundation and erection installation cost per kW.

landbosse.installation_time_months

Total balance of system installation time (months).

landbosse.interconnect_voltage_kV

kV

Interconnect Voltage (kV)

landbosse.labor_cost_multiplier

Labor cost multiplier

landbosse.landbosse_costs_by_module_type_operation

Unavailable

The costs by module, type and operation

landbosse.landbosse_details_by_module

Unavailable

The details from the run of LandBOSSE. This includes some costs, but mostly other things

landbosse.line_frequency_hz

Hz

Line Frequency (Hz)

landbosse.markup_contingency

Markup contingency

landbosse.markup_overhead

Markup overhead

landbosse.markup_profit_margin

Markup profit margin

landbosse.markup_sales_and_use_tax

Markup sales and use tax

landbosse.markup_warranty_management

Markup warranty management

landbosse.material_price

Unavailable

Prices of materials for foundations and roads

landbosse.nacelle_mass

kg

Mass of nacelle system

landbosse.new_switchyard

Unavailable

New Switchyard (True or False)

landbosse.num_access_roads

Unavailable

Number of access roads

landbosse.num_hwy_permits

Unavailable

Number of highway permits

landbosse.num_turbines

Unavailable

Number of turbines in projectNumber of turbines that need scouring protection.

landbosse.number_of_blades

Unavailable

Number of blades on the rotor

landbosse.overtime_multiplier

Overtime multiplier

landbosse.project_data

Unavailable

Dictionary of all dataframes of data

landbosse.rate_of_deliveries

Unavailable

Rate of deliveries (turbines per week)

landbosse.rated_thrust_N

N

Rated Thrust (N)

landbosse.road_distributed_winnd

Unavailable

landbosse.road_length_adder_m

m

Road length adder (m)

landbosse.road_quality

Road Quality (0-1)

landbosse.road_thickness

Road thickness (in)

landbosse.road_width_ft

ft

Road width (ft)

landbosse.rotor_diameter_m

m

Rotor diameter m

landbosse.row_spacing_rotor_diameters

Row spacing (times rotor diameter)

landbosse.rsmeans

Unavailable

RSMeans price data

landbosse.site_facility_building_area_df

Unavailable

site_facility_building_area DataFrame

landbosse.time_construct

Unavailable

One of the keys in the hour_day dictionary to specify how many hours per day construction happens.

landbosse.total_capex

USD

Total BOS CAPEX including commissioning and decommissioning.

landbosse.total_capex_kW

USD/kW

Total BOS CAPEX per kW including commissioning and decommissioning.

landbosse.tower_mass

kg

Mass of tower

landbosse.tower_section_length_m

m

landbosse.trench_len_to_substation_km

km

Combined Homerun Trench Length to Substation (km)

landbosse.turbine_rating_MW

MW

Turbine rating MW

landbosse.turbine_spacing_rotor_diameters

Turbine spacing (times rotor diameter)

landbosse.user_defined_distance_to_grid_connection

Unavailable

Flag for user-defined home run trench length (True or False)

landbosse.user_defined_home_run_trench

Unavailable

Flag for user-defined home run trench length (0 = no; 1 = yes)

landbosse.weather_window

Unavailable

Dataframe of wind toolkit data

landbosse.wind_shear_exponent

Wind shear exponent

materials.E

Pa

2D array of the Youngs moduli of the materials. Each row represents a material, the three columns represent E11, E22 and E33.Isotropic Youngs modulus of the materials along the column sections.

materials.G

Pa

2D array of the shear moduli of the materials. Each row represents a material, the three columns represent G12, G13 and G23.Isotropic shear modulus of the materials along the column sections.

materials.Xc

Pa

2D array of the Ultimate Compressive Strength (UCS) of the materials. Each row represents a material, the three columns represent Xc12, Xc13 and Xc23.

materials.Xt

Pa

2D array of the Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) of the materials. Each row represents a material, the three columns represent Xt12, Xt13 and Xt23.

materials.component_id

Unavailable

1D array of flags to set whether a material is used in a blade: 0 - coating, 1 - sandwich filler , 2 - shell skin, 3 - shear webs, 4 - spar caps, 5 - TE reinf.isotropic.

materials.fvf

1D array of the non-dimensional fiber volume fraction of the composite materials. Non-composite materials are kept at 0.

materials.fvf_from_yaml

1D array of the non-dimensional fiber volume fraction of the composite materials. Non-composite materials are kept at 0.

materials.fwf

1D array of the non-dimensional fiber weight- fraction of the composite materials. Non-composite materials are kept at 0.

materials.fwf_from_yaml

1D array of the non-dimensional fiber weight- fraction of the composite materials. Non-composite materials are kept at 0.

materials.name

Unavailable

1D array of names of materials.

materials.nu

2D array of the Poisson ratio of the materials. Each row represents a material, the three columns represent nu12, nu13 and nu23.poissons ratio of column material

materials.orth

Unavailable

1D array of flags to set whether a material is isotropic (0) or orthtropic (1). Each entry represents a material.

materials.ply_t

m

1D array of the ply thicknesses of the materials. Non-composite materials are kept at 0.

materials.ply_t_from_yaml

m

1D array of the ply thicknesses of the materials. Non-composite materials are kept at 0.

materials.rho

kg/m**3

1D array of the density of the materials. For composites, this is the density of the laminate.Density of the materials along the column sections.

materials.rho_area_dry

kg/m**2

1D array of the dry aerial density of the composite fabrics. Non-composite materials are kept at 0.

materials.rho_fiber

kg/m**3

1D array of the density of the fibers of the materials.

materials.roll_mass

kg

1D array of the roll mass of the composite fabrics. Non-composite materials are kept at 0.

materials.sigma_y

Pa

Yield stress of the material (in the principle direction for composites).Isotropic yield strength of the materials along the column sections.

materials.unit_cost

USD/kg

1D array of the unit costs of the materials.Unit costs of the materials along the column sections.

materials.waste

1D array of the non-dimensional waste fraction of the materials.

monopile.diameter

m

1D array of the outer diameter values defined along the tower axis.cylinder diameter at corresponding locations

monopile.foundation_height

m

Foundation height in respect to the ground level.starting height of tower

monopile.gravity_foundation_mass

kg

extra mass of gravity foundationpoint mass of transition piece

monopile.height

m

Scalar of the tower height computed along the z axis.Scalar of the column height computed along the z axis.

monopile.layer_mat

Unavailable

1D array of the names of the materials of each layer modeled in the tower structure.

monopile.layer_name

Unavailable

1D array of the names of the layers modeled in the tower structure.

monopile.layer_thickness

m

2D array of the thickness of the layers of the tower structure. The first dimension represents each layer, the second dimension represents each piecewise-constant entry of the tower sections.2D array of the thickness of the layers of the column structure. The first dimension represents each layer, the second dimension represents each piecewise- constant entry of the column sections.

monopile.length

m

Scalar of the tower length computed along its curved axis. A standard straight tower will be as high as long.Length of a single cable connecting the OSS to the interconnection in km.

monopile.outfitting_factor

Multiplier that accounts for secondary structure mass inside of towerMass fraction added for outfitting

monopile.ref_axis

m

2D array of the coordinates (x,y,z) of the tower reference axis. The coordinate system is the global coordinate system of OpenFAST: it is placed at tower base with x pointing downwind, y pointing on the side and z pointing vertically upwards. A standard tower configuration will have zero x and y values and positive z values.

monopile.s

1D array of the non-dimensional grid defined along the tower axis (0-tower base, 1-tower top)1D array of the non-dimensional grid defined along the column axis (0-column base, 1-column top)

monopile.transition_piece_cost

USD

cost of transition pieceCost of transition piece

monopile.transition_piece_mass

kg

point mass of transition piecepoint mass of transition piece

nacelle.L_generator

m

Generator length along shaftGenerator stack width

nacelle.bedplate_flange_thickness

m

Bedplate I-beam flange thicknessBedplate is two parallel I beams, this is the flange thickness

nacelle.bedplate_flange_width

m

Bedplate I-beam flange widthBedplate is two parallel I beams, this is the flange width

nacelle.bedplate_material

Unavailable

Material name identifier for the bedplate

nacelle.bedplate_wall_thickness

m

Thickness of hollow elliptical bedplateBedplate wall thickness

nacelle.bedplate_web_thickness

m

Bedplate I-beam web thicknessBedplate is two parallel I beams, this is the web thickness

nacelle.brake_mass_user

kg

Override regular regression-based calculation of brake mass with this valueUser override of brake mass

nacelle.converter_mass_user

kg

Override regular regression-based calculation of converter mass with this valueOverride regular regression-based calculation of converter mass with this value

nacelle.distance_hub2mb

m

Distance from hub flange to first main bearing along shaft

nacelle.distance_mb2mb

m

Distance from first to second main bearing along shaft

nacelle.distance_tt_hub

m

Vertical distance from tower top plane to hub flange

nacelle.gear_configuration

Unavailable

3-letter string of Es or Ps to denote epicyclic or parallel gear configuration3-letter string of Es or Ps to denote epicyclic or parallel gear configuration

nacelle.gear_ratio

Total gear ratio of drivetrain (use 1.0 for direct)overall gearbox ratio

nacelle.gearbox_efficiency

Efficiency of the gearbox. Set to 1.0 for direct-drive

nacelle.hss_diameter

m

Diameter of high speed shaftLss discretized diameter values at coordinates

nacelle.hss_length

m

Length of high speed shaft

nacelle.hss_material

Unavailable

Material name identifier for the high speed shaft

nacelle.hss_wall_thickness

m

Wall thickness of high speed shaftLss discretized thickness values at coordinates

nacelle.hvac_mass_coeff

kg/kW/m

Regression-based scaling coefficient on machine rating to get HVAC system massRegression-based scaling coefficient on machine rating to get HVAC system mass

nacelle.lss_diameter

m

Diameter of low speed shaftLSS outer diameter from hub to bearing 2

nacelle.lss_material

Unavailable

Material name identifier for the low speed shaft

nacelle.lss_wall_thickness

m

Thickness of low speed shaftLSS wall thickness

nacelle.mb1Type

Unavailable

Type of main bearing: CARB / CRB / SRB / TRB

nacelle.mb2Type

Unavailable

Type of main bearing: CARB / CRB / SRB / TRB

nacelle.nose_diameter

m

Diameter of nose (also called turret or spindle)Nose outer diameter from bearing 1 to bedplate

nacelle.nose_wall_thickness

m

Thickness of nose (also called turret or spindle)Nose wall thickness

nacelle.overhang

m

Horizontal distance from tower top edge to hub flangeHorizontal distance between hub and tower-top axis

nacelle.planet_numbers

Unavailable

Number of planets for epicyclic stages (use 0 for parallel)

nacelle.transformer_mass_user

kg

Override regular regression-based calculation of transformer mass with this valueOverride regular regression-based calculation of transformer mass with this value

nacelle.uptilt

rad

Nacelle uptilt angle. A standard machine has positive values.

nacelle.uptower

Unavailable

If power electronics are located uptower (True) or at tower base (False)Power electronics are placed in the nacelle at the tower top

orbit.anchor_mass

kg

Total mass of an anchor

orbit.anchor_type

Unavailable

Number of mooring lines per platform.SUCTIONPILE or DRAGEMBEDMENT

orbit.blade_deck_space

m**2

Deck space required to transport a blade. Defaults to 0 in order to not be a constraint on installation.

orbit.blade_mass

t

mass of an individual blade.Total mass of one blade

orbit.boem_review_cost

USD

Cost for additional review by U.S. Dept of Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)

orbit.bos_capex

USD

Total BOS CAPEX not including commissioning or decommissioning.

orbit.commissioning_pct

Commissioning percent.

orbit.construction_operations_plan_cost

USD

Cost to do construction planning

orbit.decommissioning_pct

Decommissioning percent.

orbit.design_install_plan_cost

USD

Cost to do installation planning

orbit.feeder

Unavailable

Vessel configuration to use for (optional) feeder barges.

orbit.hub_height

m

Turbine hub height.hub height of wind turbine above ground / sea level

orbit.installation_capex

USD

Total balance of system installation cost.

orbit.installation_time

h

Total balance of system installation time.

orbit.interconnection_distance

km

Distance from landfall to interconnection.

orbit.monopile_deck_space

m**2

Deck space required to transport a monopile. Defaults to 0 in order to not be a constraint on installation.

orbit.monopile_diameter

m

Diameter of monopile.

orbit.monopile_length

m

Length of monopile.

orbit.monopile_mass

t

mass of an individual monopile.Monopile mass

orbit.mooring_line_diameter

m

Cross-sectional diameter of a mooring line

orbit.mooring_line_length

m

Unstretched mooring line lengthUnstretched total mooring line length

orbit.mooring_line_mass

kg

Total mass of a mooring line

orbit.nacelle_deck_space

m**2

Deck space required to transport the rotor nacelle assembly (RNA). Defaults to 0 in order to not be a constraint on installation.

orbit.nacelle_mass

t

mass of the rotor nacelle assembly (RNA).Mass of nacelle system

orbit.num_assembly_lines

Unavailable

Number of assembly lines used when assembly occurs at the port.

orbit.num_feeders

Unavailable

Number of feeder barges to use for installation of foundations and turbines.

orbit.num_mooring_lines

Unavailable

Number of mooring lines per platform.

orbit.num_port_cranes

Unavailable

Number of cranes used at the port to load feeders / WTIVS when assembly occurs on-site or assembly cranes when assembling at port.

orbit.num_station_keeping

Unavailable

Number of station keeping vessels that attach to floating platforms under tow-out.

orbit.num_towing

Unavailable

Number of towing vessels to use for floating platforms that are assembled at port (with or without the turbine).

orbit.number_of_blades

Unavailable

Number of blades per turbine.

orbit.number_of_turbines

Unavailable

Number of turbines.

orbit.oss_install_vessel

Unavailable

Vessel configuration to use for installation of offshore substations.

orbit.plant_row_spacing

Row spacing in rotor diameters. Not used in ring layouts.

orbit.plant_substation_distance

km

Distance from first turbine in string to substation.

orbit.plant_turbine_spacing

Turbine spacing in rotor diameters.

orbit.port_cost_per_month

USD/mo

Monthly port costs.

orbit.site_assessment_cost

USD

Cost to execute site assessment

orbit.site_assessment_plan_cost

USD

Cost to do engineering plan for site assessment

orbit.site_auction_price

USD

Cost to secure site lease

orbit.site_depth

m

Site depth.Average depth at the site in km.

orbit.site_distance

km

Distance from site to installation port.

orbit.site_distance_to_landfall

km

Distance from site to landfall for export cable.

orbit.site_mean_windspeed

m/s

Mean windspeed of the site.

orbit.takt_time

h

Substructure assembly cycle time when doing assembly at the port.

orbit.total_capex

USD

Total BOS CAPEX including commissioning and decommissioning.

orbit.total_capex_kW

USD/kW

Total BOS CAPEX including commissioning and decommissioning.

orbit.tower_deck_space

m**2

Deck space required to transport the tower. Defaults to 0 in order to not be a constraint on installation.

orbit.tower_length

m

Total length of the tower.

orbit.tower_mass

t

mass of the total tower.Mass of tower

orbit.transition_piece_deck_space

m**2

Deck space required to transport a transition piece. Defaults to 0 in order to not be a constraint on installation.

orbit.transition_piece_mass

t

mass of an individual transition piece.point mass of transition piece

orbit.turbine_capex

USD/kW

Turbine CAPEX

orbit.turbine_rated_windspeed

m/s

Rated windspeed of the turbine.

orbit.turbine_rating

MW

Rated capacity of a turbine.Capacity of an individual turbine in MW.

orbit.turbine_rotor_diameter

m

Turbine rotor diameter.

orbit.wtiv

Unavailable

Vessel configuration to use for installation of foundations and turbines.

outputs_2_screen.Flp_omega

rad/s

outputs_2_screen.Flp_zeta

outputs_2_screen.My_std

N*m

outputs_2_screen.PC_omega

rad/s

outputs_2_screen.PC_zeta

outputs_2_screen.VS_omega

rad/s

outputs_2_screen.VS_zeta

outputs_2_screen.aep

GW * h

outputs_2_screen.blade_mass

kg

Total mass of one blade

outputs_2_screen.flp1_std

deg

outputs_2_screen.lcoe

USD/MW/h

outputs_2_screen.tip_deflection

m

Blade tip deflection in yaw x-direction

re.A

m**2

airfoil cross section material areamagnitude of wave acceleration

re.EA

N

axial stiffness

re.EIxx

N*m**2

edgewise stiffness (bending about x-axis of airfoil aligned coordinate system)

re.EIxy

N*m**2

coupled flap-edge stiffness

re.EIyy

N*m**2

flatwise stiffness (bending about y-axis of airfoil aligned coordinate system)

re.GJ

N*m**2

torsional stiffness (about axial z-axis of airfoil aligned coordinate system)

re.Tw_iner

m

Orientation of the section principal inertia axes with respect the blade reference plane

re.chord

m

chord length at each sectionChord length at each section.

re.precomp.E

Pa

2D array of the Youngs moduli of the materials. Each row represents a material, the three columns represent E11, E22 and E33.Isotropic Youngs modulus of the materials along the column sections.

re.precomp.G

Pa

2D array of the shear moduli of the materials. Each row represents a material, the three columns represent G12, G13 and G23.Isotropic shear modulus of the materials along the column sections.

re.precomp.I_all_blades

kg*m**2

mass moments of inertia of all blades in yaw c.s. order:Ixx, Iyy, Izz, Ixy, Ixz, Iyz

re.precomp.blade_mass

kg

mass of one bladeTotal mass of one blade

re.precomp.blade_moment_of_inertia

kg*m**2

mass moment of inertia of blade about hub

re.precomp.component_id

Unavailable

1D array of flags to set whether a material is used in a blade: 0 - coating, 1 - sandwich filler , 2 - shell skin, 3 - shear webs, 4 - spar caps, 5 - TE reinf.isotropic.

re.precomp.coord_xy_interp

3D array of the non-dimensional x and y airfoil coordinates of the airfoils interpolated along span for n_span stations.

re.precomp.definition_layer

Unavailable

1D array of flags identifying how layers are specified in the yaml. 1) all around (skin, paint, ) 2) offset+rotation twist+width (spar caps) 3) offset+user defined rotation+width 4) midpoint TE+width (TE reinf) 5) midpoint LE+width (LE reinf) 6) layer position fixed to other layer (core fillers) 7) start and width 8) end and width 9) start and end nd 10) web layer

re.precomp.edge_iner

kg/m

Section lag inertia about the X_G axis per unit length

re.precomp.fiber_orientation

deg

2D array of the orientation of the layers of the blade structure. The first dimension represents each layer, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span.

re.precomp.flap_iner

kg/m

Section flap inertia about the Y_G axis per unit length.

re.precomp.fvf

1D array of the non-dimensional fiber volume fraction of the composite materials. Non-composite materials are kept at 0.

re.precomp.fwf

1D array of the non-dimensional fiber weight- fraction of the composite materials. Non-composite materials are kept at 0.

re.precomp.layer_end_nd

2D array of the non-dimensional end point defined along the outer profile of a layer. The TE suction side is 0, the TE pressure side is 1. The first dimension represents each layer, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span.

re.precomp.layer_start_nd

2D array of the non-dimensional start point defined along the outer profile of a layer. The TE suction side is 0, the TE pressure side is 1. The first dimension represents each layer, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span.

re.precomp.layer_thickness

m

2D array of the thickness of the layers of the blade structure. The first dimension represents each layer, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span.2D array of the thickness of the layers of the column structure. The first dimension represents each layer, the second dimension represents each piecewise- constant entry of the column sections.

re.precomp.layer_web

1D array of the web id the layer is associated to. If the layer is on the outer profile, this entry can simply stay equal to 0.

re.precomp.mass_all_blades

kg

mass of all blades

re.precomp.mat_name

Unavailable

1D array of names of materials.

re.precomp.n_blades

Unavailable

Number of blades of the rotor.Number of rotor blades

re.precomp.nu

2D array of the Poisson ratio of the materials. Each row represents a material, the three columns represent nu12, nu13 and nu23.poissons ratio of column material

re.precomp.orth

Unavailable

1D array of flags to set whether a material is isotropic (0) or orthtropic (1). Each entry represents a material.

re.precomp.pitch_axis

1D array of the chordwise position of the pitch axis (0-LE, 1-TE), defined along blade span.

re.precomp.ply_t

m

1D array of the ply thicknesses of the materials. Non-composite materials are kept at 0.

re.precomp.rho

kg/m**3

1D array of the density of the materials. For composites, this is the density of the laminate.Density of the materials along the column sections.

re.precomp.rho_area_dry

kg/m**2

1D array of the dry aerial density of the composite fabrics. Non-composite materials are kept at 0.

re.precomp.rho_fiber

kg/m**3

1D array of the density of the fibers of the materials.

re.precomp.roll_mass

kg

1D array of the roll mass of the composite fabrics. Non-composite materials are kept at 0.

re.precomp.total_blade_cost

USD

total blade cost

re.precomp.total_blade_mass

USD

total blade cost

re.precomp.unit_cost

USD/kg

1D array of the unit costs of the materials.Unit costs of the materials along the column sections.

re.precomp.uptilt

deg

Nacelle uptilt angle. A standard machine has positive values.

re.precomp.waste

1D array of the non-dimensional waste fraction of the materials.

re.precomp.web_end_nd

2D array of the non-dimensional end point defined along the outer profile of a web. The TE suction side is 0, the TE pressure side is 1. The first dimension represents each web, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span.

re.precomp.web_start_nd

2D array of the non-dimensional start point defined along the outer profile of a web. The TE suction side is 0, the TE pressure side is 1. The first dimension represents each web, the second dimension represents each entry along blade span.

re.precomp.x_cg

m

X-coordinate of the center-of-mass offset with respect to the XR-YR axes

re.precomp.x_tc

m

X-coordinate of the tension-center offset with respect to the XR-YR axes

re.precomp.xl_strain_spar

x-position of midpoint of spar cap on lower surface for strain calculation

re.precomp.xl_strain_te

x-position of midpoint of trailing-edge panel on lower surface for strain calculation

re.precomp.xu_strain_spar

x-position of midpoint of spar cap on upper surface for strain calculation

re.precomp.xu_strain_te

x-position of midpoint of trailing-edge panel on upper surface for strain calculation

re.precomp.y_cg

m

Chordwise offset of the section center of mass with respect to the XR-YR axes

re.precomp.y_tc

m

Chordwise offset of the section tension-center with respect to the XR-YR axes

re.precomp.yl_strain_spar

y-position of midpoint of spar cap on lower surface for strain calculation

re.precomp.yl_strain_te

y-position of midpoint of trailing-edge panel on lower surface for strain calculation

re.precomp.yu_strain_spar

y-position of midpoint of spar cap on upper surface for strain calculation

re.precomp.yu_strain_te

y-position of midpoint of trailing-edge panel on upper surface for strain calculation

re.precomp.z

m

locations of properties along beamlocation along cylinder. start at bottom and go to top

re.precurve

m

precurve at each sectionPrecurve at each section.

re.presweep

m

presweep at each section

re.r

m

radial locations where blade is defined (should be increasing and not go all the way to hub or tip)Radial locations where blade is defined. Should be increasing and not go all the way to hub or tip.

re.rail.blade_ref_axis

m

2D array of the coordinates (x,y,z) of the blade reference axis, defined along blade span. The coordinate system is the one of BeamDyn: it is placed at blade root with x pointing the suction side of the blade, y pointing the trailing edge and z along the blade span. A standard configuration will have negative x values (prebend), if swept positive y values, and positive z values.

re.rail.constr_LV_4axle_horiz

Constraint for max L/V for a 4-axle flatcar on horiz curves, violated when bigger than 1

re.rail.constr_LV_4axle_vert

Constraint for max L/V for a 4-axle flatcar on vert curves, violated when bigger than 1

re.rail.constr_LV_8axle_horiz

Constraint for max L/V for an 8-axle flatcar on horiz curves, violated when bigger than 1

re.rail.constr_LV_8axle_vert

Constraint for max L/V for an 8-axle flatcar on vert curves, violated when bigger than 1

re.rail.constr_strainLE

Strain along leading edge side of blade on a vertical curve

re.rail.constr_strainPS

Strain along pressure side of blade on a horizontal curve

re.rail.constr_strainSS

Strain along suction side of blade on a horizontal curve

re.rail.constr_strainTE

Strain along trailing edge side of blade on a vertical curve

re.rail.coord_xy_dim

m

3D array of the dimensional x and y airfoil coordinates of the airfoils interpolated along span for n_span stations. The origin is placed at the pitch axis.

re.rail.coord_xy_interp

3D array of the non-dimensional x and y airfoil coordinates of the airfoils interpolated along span for n_span stations. The leading edge is place at x=0 and y=0.

re.rail.deck_height

m

Height of the deck of the flatcar from the rails (4 feet)

re.rail.flatcar_tc_length

m

Flatcar truck center to truck center lenght

re.rail.horizontal_angle_deg

deg

Angle of horizontal turn (defined for an chord of 100 feet)

re.rail.lateral_clearance

m

Clearance profile horizontal (22 feet)

re.rail.max_LV

Max allowable ratio between lateral and vertical forces

re.rail.max_flatcar_weight_4axle

kg

Max mass of an 4-axle flatcar (286000 lbm)

re.rail.max_flatcar_weight_8axle

kg

Max mass of an 8-axle flatcar (480000 lbm)

re.rail.max_root_rot_deg

deg

Max degree of angle at blade root

re.rail.max_strains

Max allowable strains during transport

re.rail.min_vertical_radius

m

Minimum radius of a vertical curvature (hill or sag) (2000 feet)

re.rail.pitch_axis

1D array of the chordwise position of the pitch axis (0-LE, 1-TE), defined along blade span.

re.rail.vertical_clearance

m

Clearance profile vertical (23 feet)

re.rhoA

kg/m

mass per unit length

re.rhoJ

kg*m

polar mass moment of inertia per unit length

re.sc_ps_mats

spar cap, pressure side, boolean of materials in each composite layer spanwise, passed as floats for differentiablity, used for Fatigue Analysis

re.sc_ss_mats

spar cap, suction side, boolean of materials in each composite layer spanwise, passed as floats for differentiablity, used for Fatigue Analysis

re.te_ps_mats

trailing edge reinforcement, pressure side, boolean of materials in each composite layer spanwise, passed as floats for differentiablity, used for Fatigue Analysis

re.te_ss_mats

trailing edge reinforcement, suction side, boolean of materials in each composite layer spanwise, passed as floats for differentiablity, used for Fatigue Analysis

re.theta

deg

Twist angle at each section (positive decreases angle of attack)Twist angle at each section (positive decreases angle of attack).

re.x_ec

m

x-distance to elastic center from point about which above structural properties are computed (airfoil aligned coordinate system)

re.x_sc

m

X-coordinate of the shear-center offset with respect to the XR-YR axes

re.y_ec

m

y-distance to elastic center from point about which above structural properties are computed

re.y_sc

m

Chordwise offset of the section shear-center with respect to the reference frame, XR-YR

rp.AEP

kW*h

annual energy production

rp.Rhub

m

hub radiusHub radius.

rp.Rtip

m

tip radiusBlade tip location in z_b

rp.aep.CDF_V

m/s

cumulative distribution function evaluated at each wind speed

rp.aep.P

W

power curve (power)

rp.aep.lossFactor

multiplicative factor for availability and other losses (soiling, array, etc.)

rp.airfoils_Re

Reynolds numbers of polarsReynolds numbers of polars.

rp.airfoils_aoa

deg

angle of attack grid for polarsAngle of attack grid for polars.

rp.airfoils_cd

drag coefficients, spanwiseDrag coefficients, spanwise.

rp.airfoils_cl

lift coefficients, spanwiseLift coefficients, spanwise.

rp.airfoils_cm

moment coefficients, spanwiseMoment coefficients, spanwise.

rp.cdf.F

m/s

magnitude of wind speed at each z location

rp.cdf.k

shape or form factor

rp.cdf.x

m/s

corresponding reference height

rp.cdf.xbar

m/s

mean value of distribution

rp.chord

m

chord length at each sectionChord length at each section.

rp.control_maxTS

m/s

maximum allowed blade tip speed

rp.control_pitch

deg

pitch angle in region 2 (and region 3 for fixed pitch machines)

rp.drivetrainType

Unavailable

rp.gust.V_gust

m/s

gust wind speed

rp.gust.V_hub

m/s

hub height wind speed

rp.gust.V_mean

m/s

IEC average wind speed for turbine class

rp.gust.std

number of standard deviations for strength of gust

rp.gust.turbulence_class

Unavailable

IEC turbulence class

rp.hub_height

m

hub heighthub height of wind turbine above ground / sea level

rp.mu

kg/(m*s)

dynamic viscosity of airDynamic viscosity of air

rp.nBlades

Unavailable

number of bladesNumber of blades

rp.omega_max

rpm

maximum allowed rotor rotation speed

rp.omega_min

rpm

minimum allowed rotor rotation speed

rp.powercurve.Cm_aero

rotor aerodynamic moment coefficient

rp.powercurve.Cp

rotor electrical power coefficient

rp.powercurve.Cp_aero

rotor aerodynamic power coefficient

rp.powercurve.Cp_regII

power coefficient at cut-in wind speed

rp.powercurve.Cq_aero

rotor aerodynamic torque coefficient

rp.powercurve.Ct_aero

rotor aerodynamic thrust coefficient

rp.powercurve.M

N*m

blade root moment

rp.powercurve.Omega

rpm

rotor rotational speed

rp.powercurve.Omega_spline

rpm

omega

rp.powercurve.P

W

rotor electrical power

rp.powercurve.P_aero

W

rotor mechanical power

rp.powercurve.P_spline

W

rotor electrical power

rp.powercurve.Q

N*m

rotor aerodynamic torque

rp.powercurve.T

N

rotor aerodynamic thrust

rp.powercurve.V

m/s

wind vector

rp.powercurve.V_R25

m/s

region 2.5 transition wind speed

rp.powercurve.V_spline

m/s

wind vector

rp.powercurve.aoa_regII

deg

angle of attack distribution along blade span at cut-in wind speed

rp.powercurve.ax_induct_regII

rotor axial induction at cut-in wind speed along blade span

rp.powercurve.cd_regII

drag coefficient distribution along blade span at cut-in wind speed

rp.powercurve.cl_regII

lift coefficient distribution along blade span at cut-in wind speed

rp.powercurve.gearbox_efficiency

rp.powercurve.generator_efficiency

Generator efficiency at various rpm values to support table lookup

rp.powercurve.hubloss

Unavailable

include Prandtl hub loss modelInclude Prandtl hub loss model.

rp.powercurve.lss_rpm

rpm

Low speed shaft RPM values at which the generator efficiency values are given

rp.powercurve.nSector

Unavailable

number of sectors to divide rotor face into in computing thrust and powerNumber of sectors to divide rotor face into in computing thrust and power.

rp.powercurve.pitch

deg

rotor pitch schedule

rp.powercurve.rated_Omega

rpm

rotor rotation speed at rated

rp.powercurve.rated_Q

N*m

rotor aerodynamic torque at rated

rp.powercurve.rated_T

N

rotor aerodynamic thrust at rated

rp.powercurve.rated_V

m/s

rated wind speed

rp.powercurve.rated_efficiency

Efficiency at rated conditions

rp.powercurve.rated_mech

W

Mechanical shaft power at rated

rp.powercurve.rated_pitch

deg

pitch setting at rated

rp.powercurve.shearExp

shear exponentshear exponent

rp.powercurve.tang_induct_regII

rotor tangential induction at cut-in wind speed along blade span

rp.powercurve.tiploss

Unavailable

include Prandtl tip loss modelInclude Prandtl tip loss model.

rp.powercurve.usecd

Unavailable

use drag coefficient in computing induction factorsUse drag coefficient in computing induction factors.

rp.powercurve.wakerotation

Unavailable

include effect of wake rotation (i.e., tangential induction factor is nonzero)Iclude effect of wake rotation (i.e., tangential induction factor is nonzero).

rp.precone

deg

precone angleRotor precone angle

rp.precurve

m

precurve at each sectionPrecurve at each section.

rp.precurveTip

m

precurve at tipPrecurve at tip.

rp.presweep

m

presweep at each section

rp.presweepTip

m

presweep at tip

rp.r

m

radial locations where blade is defined (should be increasing and not go all the way to hub or tip)Radial locations where blade is defined. Should be increasing and not go all the way to hub or tip.

rp.rated_power

W

electrical rated power

rp.rho

kg/m**3

density of airDensity of the materials along the column sections.

rp.theta

deg

twist angle at each section (positive decreases angle of attack)Twist angle at each section (positive decreases angle of attack).

rp.tilt

deg

shaft tiltNacelle uptilt angle

rp.tsr_operational

tip-speed ratio in Region 2 (should be optimized externally)

rp.v_max

m/s

cut-out wind speed

rp.v_min

m/s

cut-in wind speed

rp.yaw

deg

yaw erroryaw angle

rs.3d_curv

deg

total cone angle from precone and curvature

rs.A

m**2

airfoil cross section material areamagnitude of wave acceleration

rs.EA

N

axial stiffness

rs.EIxx

N*m**2

edgewise stiffness (bending about x-axis of airfoil aligned coordinate system)

rs.EIxy

N*m**2

coupled flap-edge stiffness

rs.EIyy

N*m**2

flapwise stiffness (bending about y-axis of airfoil aligned coordinate system)

rs.GJ

N*m**2

torsional stiffness (about axial z-direction of airfoil aligned coordinate system)

rs.Omega_load

rpm

Rotor rotation speed.

rs.Rhub

m

Hub radius.

rs.Rtip

m

Blade tip location in z_b

rs.aero_gust.V_load

m/s

Hub height wind speed.

rs.aero_gust.azimuth_load

deg

Blade azimuthal location.

rs.aero_gust.hubloss

Unavailable

Include Prandtl hub loss model.

rs.aero_gust.loads_Px

N/m

rs.aero_gust.loads_Py

N/m

rs.aero_gust.loads_Pz

N/m

rs.aero_gust.loads_r

m

rs.aero_gust.nSector

Unavailable

Number of sectors to divide rotor face into in computing thrust and power.

rs.aero_gust.precurve

m

Precurve at each section.

rs.aero_gust.precurveTip

m

Precurve at tip.

rs.aero_gust.shearExp

shear exponent

rs.aero_gust.tiploss

Unavailable

Include Prandtl tip loss model.

rs.aero_gust.usecd

Unavailable

Use drag coefficient in computing induction factors.

rs.aero_gust.wakerotation

Unavailable

Iclude effect of wake rotation (i.e., tangential induction factor is nonzero).

rs.aero_gust.yaw

deg

yaw angle

rs.aero_hub_loads.Fxyz_blade_aero

N

Forces at blade root from aerodynamic loading in the blade c.s.

rs.aero_hub_loads.Fxyz_hub_aero

N

rs.aero_hub_loads.Mxyz_blade_aero

N*m

Moments at blade root from aerodynamic loading in the blade c.s.

rs.aero_hub_loads.Mxyz_hub_aero

N*m

rs.aero_hub_loads.V_load

m/s

Hub height wind speed.

rs.aero_hub_loads.hubloss

Unavailable

Include Prandtl hub loss model.

rs.aero_hub_loads.precurve

m

Precurve at each section.

rs.aero_hub_loads.precurveTip

m

Precurve at tip.

rs.aero_hub_loads.shearExp

shear exponent

rs.aero_hub_loads.tiploss

Unavailable

Include Prandtl tip loss model.

rs.aero_hub_loads.usecd

Unavailable

Use drag coefficient in computing induction factors.

rs.aero_hub_loads.wakerotation

Unavailable

Iclude effect of wake rotation (i.e., tangential induction factor is nonzero).

rs.aero_hub_loads.yaw

deg

yaw angle

rs.airfoils_Re

Reynolds numbers of polars.

rs.airfoils_aoa

deg

Angle of attack grid for polars.

rs.airfoils_cd

Drag coefficients, spanwise.

rs.airfoils_cl

Lift coefficients, spanwise.

rs.airfoils_cm

Moment coefficients, spanwise.

rs.chord

m

Chord length at each section.

rs.constr.blade_number

Unavailable

number of rotor blades

rs.constr.constr_edge_f_margin

constraint on edge blade frequency such that ratio of 3P/f is above or below gamma with constraint <= 0

rs.constr.constr_flap_f_margin

constraint on flap blade frequency such that ratio of 3P/f is above or below gamma with constraint <= 0

rs.constr.constr_max_strainL_spar

constraint for maximum strain in spar cap pressure side

rs.constr.constr_max_strainU_spar

constraint for maximum strain in spar cap suction side

rs.constr.edge_mode_freqs

Hz

Frequencies associated with mode shapes in the edge direction

rs.constr.flap_mode_freqs

Hz

Frequencies associated with mode shapes in the flap direction

rs.constr.max_strainL_spar

maximum strain in spar cap pressure side

rs.constr.max_strainU_spar

minimum strain in spar cap pressure side

rs.constr.min_strainL_spar

maximum strain in spar cap suction side

rs.constr.min_strainU_spar

minimum strain in spar cap suction side

rs.constr.rated_Omega

rpm

rotor rotation speed at rated

rs.constr.s

1D array of the non-dimensional spanwise grid defined along blade axis (0-blade root, 1-blade tip)1D array of the non-dimensional grid defined along the column axis (0-column base, 1-column top)

rs.constr.s_opt_spar_cap_ps

1D array of the non-dimensional spanwise grid defined along blade axis to optimize the blade spar cap suction side

rs.constr.s_opt_spar_cap_ss

1D array of the non-dimensional spanwise grid defined along blade axis to optimize the blade spar cap suction side

rs.constr.strainL_spar

strain in spar cap on lower surface at location xl,yl_strain with loads P_strain

rs.constr.strainU_spar

strain in spar cap on upper surface at location xu,yu_strain with loads P_strain

rs.curvature.s

m

cumulative path length along blade1D array of the non-dimensional grid defined along the column axis (0-column base, 1-column top)

rs.frame.Px_af

distributed load (force per unit length) in airfoil x-direction

rs.frame.Py_af

distributed load (force per unit length) in airfoil y-direction

rs.frame.Pz_af

distributed load (force per unit length) in airfoil z-direction

rs.frame.all_mode_shapes

6-degree polynomial coefficients of mode shapes in the edge direction (x^2..x^6, no linear or constant term)

rs.frame.dx

m

deflection of blade section in airfoil x-direction

rs.frame.dy

m

deflection of blade section in airfoil y-direction

rs.frame.dz

m

deflection of blade section in airfoil z-direction

rs.frame.edge_mode_freqs

Hz

Frequencies associated with mode shapes in the edge direction

rs.frame.edge_mode_shapes

6-degree polynomial coefficients of mode shapes in the edge direction (x^2..x^6, no linear or constant term)

rs.frame.flap_mode_freqs

Hz

Frequencies associated with mode shapes in the flap direction

rs.frame.flap_mode_shapes

6-degree polynomial coefficients of mode shapes in the flap direction (x^2..x^6, no linear or constant term)

rs.frame.freq_distance

ration of 2nd and 1st natural frequencies, should be ratio of edgewise to flapwise

rs.frame.freqs

Hz

ration of 2nd and 1st natural frequencies, should be ratio of edgewise to flapwiseNatural frequencies of the structure

rs.frame.root_F

N

Blade root forces in blade c.s.

rs.frame.root_M

N*m

Blade root moment in blade c.s.

rs.frame.strainL_spar

strain in spar cap on lower surface at location xl,yl_strain with loads P_strain

rs.frame.strainL_te

strain in trailing-edge panels on lower surface at location xl,yl_te with loads P_te

rs.frame.strainU_spar

strain in spar cap on upper surface at location xu,yu_strain with loads P_strain

rs.frame.strainU_te

strain in trailing-edge panels on upper surface at location xu,yu_te with loads P_te

rs.hub_height

m

hub height of wind turbine above ground / sea level

rs.mu

kg/(m*s)

Dynamic viscosity of air

rs.nBlades

Unavailable

Number of blades

rs.pitch_load

deg

Blade pitch setting.

rs.precone

deg

Rotor precone angle

rs.precurve

m

location in blade x-coordinatePrecurve at each section.

rs.presweep

m

location in blade y-coordinate

rs.r

m

Radial locations where blade is defined. Should be increasing and not go all the way to hub or tip.

rs.rho

kg/m**3

Density of the materials along the column sections.

rs.rhoA

kg/m

mass per unit length

rs.rhoJ

kg*m

polar mass moment of inertia per unit length

rs.theta

deg

Twist angle at each section (positive decreases angle of attack).

rs.tilt

deg

Nacelle uptilt angle

rs.tip_pos.3d_curv_tip

deg

total coning angle including precone and curvature

rs.tip_pos.dx_tip

m

deflection at tip in blade x-direction

rs.tip_pos.dy_tip

m

deflection at tip in blade y-direction

rs.tip_pos.dynamicFactor

a dynamic amplification factor to adjust the static deflection calculation

rs.tip_pos.dz_tip

m

deflection at tip in blade z-direction

rs.tip_pos.tip_deflection

m

deflection at tip in yaw x-directionBlade tip deflection in yaw x-direction

rs.tot_loads_gust.Px_af

total distributed loads in airfoil x-direction

rs.tot_loads_gust.Py_af

total distributed loads in airfoil y-direction

rs.tot_loads_gust.Pz_af

total distributed loads in airfoil z-direction

rs.tot_loads_gust.aeroloads_Omega

rpm

rotor rotation speed

rs.tot_loads_gust.aeroloads_Px

N/m

distributed loads in blade-aligned x-direction

rs.tot_loads_gust.aeroloads_Py

N/m

distributed loads in blade-aligned y-direction

rs.tot_loads_gust.aeroloads_Pz

N/m

distributed loads in blade-aligned z-direction

rs.tot_loads_gust.aeroloads_azimuth

deg

azimuthal angle

rs.tot_loads_gust.aeroloads_pitch

deg

pitch angle

rs.tot_loads_gust.dynamicFactor

a dynamic amplification factor to adjust the static deflection calculation

rs.x_az

m

location of blade in azimuth x-coordinate system (prebend)

rs.x_ec

m

x-distance to elastic center from point about which above structural properties are computed (airfoil aligned coordinate system)

rs.xl_strain_spar

x-position of midpoint of spar cap on lower surface for strain calculation

rs.xl_strain_te

x-position of midpoint of trailing-edge panel on lower surface for strain calculation

rs.xu_strain_spar

x-position of midpoint of spar cap on upper surface for strain calculation

rs.xu_strain_te

x-position of midpoint of trailing-edge panel on upper surface for strain calculation

rs.y_az

m

location of blade in azimuth y-coordinate system (sweep)

rs.y_ec

m

y-distance to elastic center from point about which above structural properties are computed

rs.yl_strain_spar

y-position of midpoint of spar cap on lower surface for strain calculation

rs.yl_strain_te

y-position of midpoint of trailing-edge panel on lower surface for strain calculation

rs.yu_strain_spar

y-position of midpoint of spar cap on upper surface for strain calculation

rs.yu_strain_te

y-position of midpoint of trailing-edge panel on upper surface for strain calculation

rs.z_az

m

location of blade in azimuth z-coordinate system

stall_check.airfoils_aoa

deg

angle of attack grid for polarsAngle of attack grid for polars.

stall_check.airfoils_cd

drag coefficients, spanwiseDrag coefficients, spanwise.

stall_check.airfoils_cl

lift coefficients, spanwiseLift coefficients, spanwise.

stall_check.airfoils_cm

moment coefficients, spanwiseMoment coefficients, spanwise.

stall_check.aoa_along_span

deg

Angle of attack along blade span

stall_check.min_s

Minimum nondimensional coordinate along blade span where to define the constraint (blade root typically stalls)

stall_check.no_stall_constraint

Constraint, ratio between angle of attack plus a margin and stall angle

stall_check.s

1D array of the non-dimensional spanwise grid defined along blade axis (0-blade root, 1-blade tip)1D array of the non-dimensional grid defined along the column axis (0-column base, 1-column top)

stall_check.stall_angle_along_span

deg

Stall angle along blade span

stall_check.stall_margin

deg

Minimum margin from the stall angle

tcc.bearing_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

main bearing mass-cost coeff

tcc.bedplate_cost

USD

bedplate cost

tcc.bedplate_mass

kg

component mass

tcc.bedplate_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

bedplate mass-cost coeff

tcc.blade_cost

USD

Individual blade cost

tcc.blade_cost_external

USD

Blade cost computed by RotorSE

tcc.blade_mass

kg

Total mass of one blade

tcc.blade_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

blade mass-cost coeff

tcc.blade_number

Unavailable

number of rotor blades

tcc.brake_cost

USD

brake cost

tcc.brake_mass

kg

component mass

tcc.brake_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

brake mass-cost coeff

tcc.controls_cost

USD

controls cost

tcc.controls_machine_rating_cost_coeff

USD/kW

controls cost coefficient per kW

tcc.converter_cost

USD

converter cost

tcc.converter_mass

kg

overall component mass

tcc.converter_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

variable speed electronics mass cost coeff

tcc.cover_cost

USD

cover cost

tcc.cover_mass

kg

component mass

tcc.cover_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

nacelle cover mass cost coeff

tcc.crane

Unavailable

flag for presence of onboard crane

tcc.crane_cost

USD

crane cost if present

tcc.elec_connec_machine_rating_cost_coeff

USD/kW

electrical connections cost coefficient per kW

tcc.elec_cost

USD

elec cost

tcc.gearbox_cost

USD

gearbox cost

tcc.gearbox_mass

kg

Gearbox rotor mass

tcc.gearbox_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

gearbox mass-cost coeff

tcc.generator_cost

USD

generator cost

tcc.generator_cost_external

USD

Generator cost computed by GeneratorSE

tcc.generator_mass

kg

Actual mass

tcc.generator_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

generator mass cost coeff

tcc.hss_cost

USD

hss cost

tcc.hss_mass

kg

component mass

tcc.hss_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

high speed shaft mass-cost coeff

tcc.hub_assemblyCostMultiplier

Rotor assembly cost multiplier

tcc.hub_cost

USD

Cost of the hub shell, including flanges

tcc.hub_mass

kg

Total mass of the hub shell, including the flanges

tcc.hub_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

hub mass-cost coeff

tcc.hub_overheadCostMultiplier

Rotor overhead cost multiplier

tcc.hub_profitMultiplier

Rotor profit multiplier

tcc.hub_system_cost

USD

Cost for hub system

tcc.hub_system_mass_tcc

kg

Mass for hub system

tcc.hub_transportMultiplier

Rotor transport multiplier

tcc.hvac_cost

USD

hvac cost

tcc.hvac_mass

kg

component mass

tcc.hvac_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

hydraulic and cooling system mass cost coeff

tcc.lss_cost

USD

lss cost

tcc.lss_mass

kg

LSS mass

tcc.lss_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

low speed shaft mass-cost coeff

tcc.machine_rating

kW

Machine rating

tcc.main_bearing_cost

USD

main_bearing cost

tcc.main_bearing_mass

kg

Main bearing mass

tcc.main_bearing_number

Unavailable

number of bearings

tcc.nacelle_assemblyCostMultiplier

nacelle assembly cost multiplier

tcc.nacelle_cost

USD

Nacelle cost

tcc.nacelle_mass_tcc

kg

Nacelle mass

tcc.nacelle_overheadCostMultiplier

nacelle overhead cost multiplier

tcc.nacelle_profitMultiplier

nacelle profit multiplier

tcc.nacelle_transportMultiplier

nacelle transport multiplier

tcc.pitch_system_cost

USD

pitch_system cost

tcc.pitch_system_mass

kg

component mass

tcc.pitch_system_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

pitch system mass-cost coeff

tcc.platforms_cost

USD

platforms cost

tcc.platforms_mass

kg

component mass

tcc.platforms_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

nacelle platforms mass cost coeff

tcc.rotor_cost

USD

Rotor cost

tcc.rotor_mass_tcc

kg

Rotor mass

tcc.spinner_cost

USD

Cost of the spinner

tcc.spinner_mass

kg

Total mass of the spinner

tcc.spinner_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

spinner/nose cone mass-cost coeff

tcc.tower_assemblyCostMultiplier

tower assembly cost multiplier

tcc.tower_cost

USD

Tower cost

tcc.tower_cost_external

USD

Tower cost computed by TowerSE

tcc.tower_mass

kg

Mass of tower

tcc.tower_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

tower mass-cost coeff

tcc.tower_overheadCostMultiplier

tower overhead cost multiplier

tcc.tower_parts_cost

USD

component cost

tcc.tower_profitMultiplier

tower profit cost multiplier

tcc.tower_transportMultiplier

tower transport cost multiplier

tcc.transformer_cost

USD

transformer cost

tcc.transformer_mass

kg

overall component mass

tcc.transformer_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

transformer mass cost coeff

tcc.turbine_assemblyCostMultiplier

Turbine multiplier for assembly cost in manufacturing

tcc.turbine_cost

USD

Overall turbine costs

tcc.turbine_cost_kW

USD/kW

Overall wind turbine capital costs including transportation costs per kW

tcc.turbine_mass_tcc

kg

Turbine mass

tcc.turbine_overheadCostMultiplier

Turbine multiplier for overhead

tcc.turbine_profitMultiplier

Turbine multiplier for profit markup

tcc.turbine_transportMultiplier

Turbine multiplier for transport costs

tcc.yaw_mass

kg

overall component mass

tcc.yaw_mass_cost_coeff

USD/kg

yaw system mass cost coeff

tcc.yaw_system_cost

USD

yaw_system cost

tcons.Rtip

m

Blade tip location in z_b

tcons.blade_number

Unavailable

number of rotor blades

tcons.blade_tip_tower_clearance

m

tcons.constr_tower_f_1Pmargin

constraint on tower frequency such that ratio of 1P/f is above or below gamma with constraint <= 0

tcons.constr_tower_f_NPmargin

constraint on tower frequency such that ratio of 3P/f is above or below gamma with constraint <= 0

tcons.d_full

m

cylinder diameter at corresponding locations

tcons.max_allowable_td_ratio

Safety factor of the tip deflection to stay within the tower clearance

tcons.overhang

m

Horizontal distance between hub and tower-top axis

tcons.precone

deg

Rotor precone angle

tcons.rated_Omega

rpm

rotor rotation speed at rated

tcons.ref_axis_blade

m

2D array of the coordinates (x,y,z) of the blade reference axis, defined along blade span. The coordinate system is the one of BeamDyn: it is placed at blade root with x pointing the suction side of the blade, y pointing the trailing edge and z along the blade span. A standard configuration will have negative x values (prebend), if swept positive y values, and positive z values.

tcons.ref_axis_tower

m

2D array of the coordinates (x,y,z) of the tower reference axis. The coordinate system is the global coordinate system of OpenFAST: it is placed at tower base with x pointing downwind, y pointing on the side and z pointing vertically upwards. A standard tower configuration will have zero x and y values and positive z values.

tcons.rotor_orientation

Unavailable

Rotor orientation, either upwind or downwind.

tcons.tilt

deg

Nacelle uptilt angle

tcons.tip_deflection

m

Blade tip deflection in yaw x-direction

tcons.tip_deflection_ratio

tcons.tower_freq

Hz

First natural frequencies of tower (and substructure)

tower.cd

1D array of the drag coefficients defined along the tower height.

tower.diameter

m

1D array of the outer diameter values defined along the tower axis.cylinder diameter at corresponding locations

tower.layer_mat

Unavailable

1D array of the names of the materials of each layer modeled in the tower structure.

tower.layer_name

Unavailable

1D array of the names of the layers modeled in the tower structure.

tower.layer_thickness

m

2D array of the thickness of the layers of the tower structure. The first dimension represents each layer, the second dimension represents each piecewise-constant entry of the tower sections.2D array of the thickness of the layers of the column structure. The first dimension represents each layer, the second dimension represents each piecewise- constant entry of the column sections.

tower.outfitting_factor

Multiplier that accounts for secondary structure mass inside of towerMass fraction added for outfitting

tower.ref_axis

m

2D array of the coordinates (x,y,z) of the tower reference axis. The coordinate system is the global coordinate system of OpenFAST: it is placed at tower base with x pointing downwind, y pointing on the side and z pointing vertically upwards. A standard tower configuration will have zero x and y values and positive z values.

tower_grid.foundation_height

m

Foundation height in respect to the ground level.starting height of tower

tower_grid.height

m

Scalar of the tower height computed along the z axis.Scalar of the column height computed along the z axis.

tower_grid.length

m

Scalar of the tower length computed along its curved axis. A standard straight tower will be as high as long.Length of a single cable connecting the OSS to the interconnection in km.

tower_grid.ref_axis

m

2D array of the coordinates (x,y,z) of the tower reference axis. The coordinate system is the global coordinate system of OpenFAST: it is placed at tower base with x pointing downwind, y pointing on the side and z pointing vertically upwards. A standard tower configuration will have zero x and y values and positive z values.

tower_grid.s

1D array of the non-dimensional grid defined along the tower axis (0-tower base, 1-tower top)1D array of the non-dimensional grid defined along the column axis (0-column base, 1-column top)

towerse.Asx

m**2

x shear area

towerse.Asy

m**2

y shear area

towerse.Az

m**2

cross-sectional area

towerse.E

Pa

Isotropic Youngs modulus of the materials along the column sections.

towerse.E_full

N/m**2

modulus of elasticitymodulus of elasticity

towerse.E_mat

Pa

2D array of the Youngs moduli of the materials. Each row represents a material, the three columns represent E11, E22 and E33.

towerse.G

Pa

Isotropic shear modulus of the materials along the column sections.

towerse.G_full

Pa

Isotropic shear modulus of the materials along the tower sections.

towerse.G_mat

Pa

2D array of the shear moduli of the materials. Each row represents a material, the three columns represent G12, G13 and G23.

towerse.G_soil

Pa

towerse.Hsig_wave

m

significant wave height

towerse.Ixx

m**4

area moment of inertia about x-axis

towerse.Iyy

m**4

area moment of inertia about y-axis

towerse.Jz

m**4

polar moment of inertia

towerse.Tsig_wave

s

period of maximum wave height

towerse.axial_stff

N

sectional axial stiffness

towerse.beta_wave

deg

corresponding wave angles relative to inertial coordinate system

towerse.beta_wind

deg

corresponding wind angles relative to inertial coordinate system

towerse.cd_usr

User input drag coefficient to override Reynolds number based one

towerse.cg_offst

m

offset from the sectional center of mass

towerse.cm

mass coefficient

towerse.cm.I_base

kg*m**2

towerse.cm.center_of_mass

m

towerse.cm.cost

USD

towerse.cm.mass

kg

added mass

towerse.cm.material_cost_rate

USD/kg

Raw material cost rate: steel $1.1/kg, aluminum $3.5/kg

towerse.cm.outfitting_factor

Mass fraction added for outfitting

towerse.cm.rho

kg/m**3

Density of the materials along the column sections.

towerse.cm.section_center_of_mass

m

towerse.constr_d_to_t

towerse.constr_taper

towerse.d_full

m

cylinder diameter at corresponding locations

towerse.distLoads.Px

N/m

force per unit length in x-direction

towerse.distLoads.Py

N/m

force per unit length in y-direction

towerse.distLoads.Pz

N/m

force per unit length in z-direction

towerse.distLoads.qdyn

N/m**2

dynamic pressure

towerse.distLoads.waveLoads_Px

N/m

distributed loads, force per unit length in x-direction

towerse.distLoads.waveLoads_Py

N/m

distributed loads, force per unit length in y-direction

towerse.distLoads.waveLoads_Pz

N/m

distributed loads, force per unit length in z-direction

towerse.distLoads.waveLoads_beta

deg

wind/wave angle relative to inertia c.s.

towerse.distLoads.waveLoads_d

m

corresponding diameters

towerse.distLoads.waveLoads_qdyn

N/m**2

dynamic pressure

towerse.distLoads.waveLoads_z

m

corresponding heights

towerse.distLoads.windLoads_Px

N/m

distributed loads, force per unit length in x-direction

towerse.distLoads.windLoads_Py

N/m

distributed loads, force per unit length in y-direction

towerse.distLoads.windLoads_Pz

N/m

distributed loads, force per unit length in z-direction

towerse.distLoads.windLoads_beta

deg

wind/wave angle relative to inertia c.s.

towerse.distLoads.windLoads_d

m

corresponding diameters

towerse.distLoads.windLoads_qdyn

N/m**2

dynamic pressure

towerse.distLoads.windLoads_z

m

corresponding heights

towerse.distLoads.z

m

location along cylinder. start at bottom and go to top

towerse.foreaft_iner

kg*m

sectional fore-aft intertia per unit length about the Y_G inertia axis

towerse.foreaft_stff

N*m**2

sectional fore-aft bending stiffness per unit length about the Y_E elastic axis

towerse.geometry.foundation_height

m

starting height of tower

towerse.gravity_foundation_I

kg*m**2

towerse.gravity_foundation_mass

kg

point mass of transition piece

towerse.height_constraint

m

towerse.hub_height

m

hub height of wind turbine above ground / sea level

towerse.labor_cost_rate

USD/min

Labor cost

towerse.life

fatigue life of tower

towerse.mass_den

kg/m

sectional mass per unit length

towerse.material_names

Unavailable

1D array of names of materials.

towerse.monopile_cost

USD

towerse.monopile_foundation_height

m

towerse.monopile_height

m

Scalar of the tower height computed along the z axis.

towerse.monopile_layer_materials

Unavailable

1D array of the names of the materials of each layer modeled in the tower structure.

towerse.monopile_layer_thickness

m

2D array of the thickness of the layers of the tower structure. The first dimension represents each layer, the second dimension represents each piecewise- constant entry of the tower sections.

towerse.monopile_length

m

towerse.monopile_mass

kg

Monopile mass

towerse.monopile_outer_diameter_in

m

cylinder diameter at corresponding locations

towerse.monopile_outfitting_factor

Multiplier that accounts for secondary structure mass inside of cylinder

towerse.monopile_s

1D array of the non-dimensional grid defined along the tower axis (0-tower base, 1-tower top)

towerse.mu_air

kg/(m*s)

dynamic viscosity of air

towerse.mu_water

kg/(m*s)

dynamic viscosity of water

towerse.nu_soil

towerse.outfitting_factor

Mass fraction added for outfitting

towerse.outfitting_full

towerse.painting_cost_rate

USD/m/m

Painting / surface finishing cost rate

towerse.post.Fz

N

point force in z-direction

towerse.post.Mxx

N*m

point moment about x-axis

towerse.post.Myy

N*m

point moment about y-axis

towerse.post.axial_stress

N/m**2

axial stress in tower elements

towerse.post.fore_aft_freqs

Frequencies associated with mode shapes in the tower fore-aft direction

towerse.post.fore_aft_modes

6-degree polynomial coefficients of mode shapes in the tower fore-aft direction (x^2..x^6, no linear or constant term)

towerse.post.freqs

Hz

Natural frequencies of the structureNatural frequencies of the structure

towerse.post.global_buckling

Global buckling constraint. Should be < 1 for feasibility. Includes safety factors

towerse.post.hoop_stress

N/m**2

hoop stress in tower elements

towerse.post.shear_stress

N/m**2

shear stress in tower elements

towerse.post.shell_buckling

Shell buckling constraint. Should be < 1 for feasibility. Includes safety factors

towerse.post.side_side_freqs

Frequencies associated with mode shapes in the tower side-side direction

towerse.post.side_side_modes

6-degree polynomial coefficients of mode shapes in the tower side-side direction (x^2..x^6, no linear or constant term)

towerse.post.stress

Von Mises stress utilization along tower at specified locations. incudes safety factor.

towerse.post.structural_frequencies

Hz

First and second natural frequencyStructural frequencies outputted from FEM calculation

towerse.post.top_deflection

m

Deflection of tower top in yaw-aligned +x direction

towerse.post.top_deflection_in

m

Deflection of tower top in yaw-aligned +x direction

towerse.post.turbine_F

N

Total force on tower+rna

towerse.post.turbine_M

N*m

Total x-moment on tower+rna measured at base

towerse.post.x_mode_freqs

Frequencies associated with mode shapes in the x-directionFrequencies associated with mode shapes in the x-direction

towerse.post.x_mode_shapes

6-degree polynomial coefficients of mode shapes in the x-direction (x^2..x^6, no linear or constant term)6-degree polynomial coefficients of mode shapes in the x-direction

towerse.post.y_mode_freqs

Frequencies associated with mode shapes in the y-directionFrequencies associated with mode shapes in the y-direction

towerse.post.y_mode_shapes

6-degree polynomial coefficients of mode shapes in the x-direction (x^2..x^6, no linear or constant term)6-degree polynomial coefficients of mode shapes in the x-direction

towerse.pre.Fx

N

point force in x-direction

towerse.pre.Fy

N

point force in y-direction

towerse.pre.Fz

N

point force in z-direction

towerse.pre.Mxx

N*m

point moment about x-axis

towerse.pre.Myy

N*m

point moment about y-axis

towerse.pre.Mzz

N*m

point moment about z-axis

towerse.pre.k_monopile

N/m

Stiffness BCs for ocean soil. Only used if monoflag inputis True

towerse.pre.kidx

indices of z where external stiffness reactions should be applied.

towerse.pre.ktx

N/m

spring stiffness in theta_x-rotation

towerse.pre.kty

N/m

spring stiffness in theta_y-rotation

towerse.pre.ktz

N/m

spring stiffness in theta_z-rotation

towerse.pre.kx

N/m

spring stiffness in x-direction

towerse.pre.ky

N/m

spring stiffness in y-direction

towerse.pre.kz

N/m

spring stiffness in z-direction

towerse.pre.m

kg

added mass

towerse.pre.mIxx

kg*m**2

x mass moment of inertia about some point p

towerse.pre.mIxy

kg*m**2

xy mass moment of inertia about some point p

towerse.pre.mIxz

kg*m**2

xz mass moment of inertia about some point p

towerse.pre.mIyy

kg*m**2

y mass moment of inertia about some point p

towerse.pre.mIyz

kg*m**2

yz mass moment of inertia about some point p

towerse.pre.mIzz

kg*m**2

z mass moment of inertia about some point p

towerse.pre.midx

indices where added mass should be applied.

towerse.pre.mrhox

m

x-location of p relative to node

towerse.pre.mrhoy

m

y-location of p relative to node

towerse.pre.mrhoz

m

z-location of p relative to node

towerse.pre.plidx

indices where point loads should be applied.

towerse.pre.rna_F

N

rna force

towerse.pre.rna_M

N*m

rna moment

towerse.props.d

m

Sectional tower diameters

towerse.props.t

m

Sectional tower wall thicknesses

towerse.rho

kg/m**3

Density of the materials along the column sections.

towerse.rho_air

kg/m**3

air density

towerse.rho_full

kg/m**3

Density of the materials along the tower sections.material density

towerse.rho_mat

kg/m**3

1D array of the density of the materials. For composites, this is the density of the laminate.

towerse.rho_water

kg/m**3

density of water

towerse.rna_I

kg*m**2

Moments about turbine main

towerse.rna_cg

m

Location of RNA center of mass relative to tower top

towerse.rna_mass

kg

Mass of RNA

towerse.sc_offst

m

offset from the sectional shear center

towerse.sec_loc

normalized sectional location

towerse.shearExp

shear exponent

towerse.sideside_iner

kg*m

sectional side-side intertia per unit length about the Y_G inertia axis

towerse.sideside_stff

N*m**2

sectional side-side bending stiffness per unit length about the Y_E elastic axis

towerse.sigma_y

Pa

Isotropic yield strength of the materials along the column sections.

towerse.sigma_y_full

N/m**2

yield stressyield stress

towerse.sigma_y_mat

Pa

2D array of the yield strength of the materials. Each row represents a material, the three columns represent Xt12, Xt13 and Xt23.

towerse.slope

towerse.soil.d0

m

diameter of base of tower

towerse.soil.k

N/m

towerse.soil.k_usr

N/m

User overrides of stiffness values. Use positive values and for rigid use np.inf. Order is x, theta_x, y, theta_y, z, theta_z

towerse.str_tw

deg

structural twist of section

towerse.structural_cost

USD

towerse.structural_mass

kg

Mass of whole turbine except for mooring lines

towerse.suctionpile_depth

m

towerse.t_full

m

shell thickness at corresponding locations

towerse.tc_offst

m

offset from the sectional tension center

towerse.tm.cylinder_I_base

kg*m**2

Mass moment of inertia of cylinder about base [xx yy zz xy xz yz]

towerse.tm.cylinder_center_of_mass

m

z position of center of mass of cylinder

towerse.tm.cylinder_cost

USD

Total cylinder cost

towerse.tm.cylinder_mass

kg

Total cylinder mass

towerse.tm.cylinder_section_center_of_mass

m

z position of center of mass of each can in the cylinder

towerse.tor_stff

N*m**2

sectional torsional stiffness

towerse.tower.E

N/m**2

Isotropic Youngs modulus of the materials along the column sections.

towerse.tower.Fx

N

point force in x-direction

towerse.tower.Fy

N

point force in y-direction

towerse.tower.Fz

N

point force in z-direction

towerse.tower.Fz_out

N

towerse.tower.G

N/m**2

Isotropic shear modulus of the materials along the column sections.

towerse.tower.Mxx

N*m

point moment about x-axis

towerse.tower.Mxx_out

N*m

towerse.tower.Myy

N*m

point moment about y-axis

towerse.tower.Myy_out

N*m

towerse.tower.Mzz

N*m

point moment about z-axis

towerse.tower.Mzz_out

N*m

towerse.tower.Px

N/m

force per unit length in x-direction

towerse.tower.Py

N/m

force per unit length in y-direction

towerse.tower.Pz

N/m

force per unit length in z-direction

towerse.tower.Vx_out

N

towerse.tower.Vy_out

N

towerse.tower.axial_stress

N/m**2

axial stress in tower elements

towerse.tower.base_F

N

towerse.tower.base_M

N*m

towerse.tower.d

m

Sectional tower diameters

towerse.tower.f1

Hz

towerse.tower.f2

Hz

towerse.tower.freqs

Hz

Natural frequencies of the structure

towerse.tower.hoop_stress

N/m**2

hoop stress in tower elements

towerse.tower.hoop_stress_euro

N/m**2

towerse.tower.kidx

indices of z where external stiffness reactions should be applied.

towerse.tower.ktx

N/m

spring stiffness in theta_x-rotation

towerse.tower.kty

N/m

spring stiffness in theta_y-rotation

towerse.tower.ktz

N/m

spring stiffness in theta_z-rotation

towerse.tower.kx

N/m

spring stiffness in x-direction

towerse.tower.ky

N/m

spring stiffness in y-direction

towerse.tower.kz

N/m

spring stiffness in z-direction

towerse.tower.m

kg

added mass

towerse.tower.mIxx

kg*m**2

x mass moment of inertia about some point p

towerse.tower.mIxy

kg*m**2

xy mass moment of inertia about some point p

towerse.tower.mIxz

kg*m**2

xz mass moment of inertia about some point p

towerse.tower.mIyy

kg*m**2

y mass moment of inertia about some point p

towerse.tower.mIyz

kg*m**2

yz mass moment of inertia about some point p

towerse.tower.mIzz

kg*m**2

z mass moment of inertia about some point p

towerse.tower.mass

kg

added mass

towerse.tower.midx

indices where added mass should be applied.

towerse.tower.mrhox

m

x-location of p relative to node

towerse.tower.mrhoy

m

y-location of p relative to node

towerse.tower.mrhoz

m

z-location of p relative to node

towerse.tower.plidx

indices where point loads should be applied.

towerse.tower.qdyn

N/m**2

dynamic pressure

towerse.tower.rho

kg/m**3

Density of the materials along the column sections.

towerse.tower.shear_stress

N/m**2

shear stress in tower elements

towerse.tower.t

m

Sectional tower wall thicknesses

towerse.tower.top_deflection

m

towerse.tower.x_mode_freqs

Frequencies associated with mode shapes in the x-direction

towerse.tower.x_mode_shapes

6-degree polynomial coefficients of mode shapes in the x-direction

towerse.tower.y_mode_freqs

Frequencies associated with mode shapes in the y-direction

towerse.tower.y_mode_shapes

6-degree polynomial coefficients of mode shapes in the x-direction

towerse.tower.z

m

location along cylinder. start at bottom and go to top

towerse.tower_I_base

kg*m**2

Moments about tower main

towerse.tower_center_of_mass

m

z-position of center of tower mass

towerse.tower_cost

USD

Tower cost

towerse.tower_foundation_height

m

towerse.tower_height

m

Scalar of the tower height computed along the z axis.

towerse.tower_layer_materials

Unavailable

1D array of the names of the materials of each layer modeled in the tower structure.

towerse.tower_layer_thickness

m

2D array of the thickness of the layers of the tower structure. The first dimension represents each layer, the second dimension represents each piecewise- constant entry of the tower sections.

towerse.tower_mass

kg

Mass of tower

towerse.tower_outer_diameter

m

towerse.tower_outer_diameter_in

m

cylinder diameter at corresponding locations

towerse.tower_outfitting_factor

Multiplier that accounts for secondary structure mass inside of cylinder

towerse.tower_s

1D array of the non-dimensional grid defined along the tower axis (0-tower base, 1-tower top)

towerse.tower_section_center_of_mass

m

towerse.tower_section_height

m

towerse.tower_wall_thickness

m

towerse.transition_piece_I

kg*m**2

towerse.transition_piece_cost

USD

Cost of transition piece

towerse.transition_piece_height

m

height of transition piece above water line

towerse.transition_piece_mass

kg

point mass of transition piece

towerse.turb.turbine_I_base

kg*m**2

towerse.turb.turbine_center_of_mass

m

towerse.turbine_mass

kg

towerse.tw_iner

deg

inertial twist of section

towerse.unit_cost

USD/kg

Unit costs of the materials along the column sections.

towerse.unit_cost_full

USD/kg

Raw material cost: steel $1.1/kg, aluminum $3.5/kg

towerse.unit_cost_mat

USD/kg

1D array of the unit costs of the materials.

towerse.water_depth

m

water depth

towerse.wave.A

m/s**2

magnitude of wave acceleration

towerse.wave.U

m/s

magnitude of wind speed

towerse.wave.Uc

m/s

mean current speed

towerse.wave.V

m/s

towerse.wave.W

m/s

towerse.wave.p

N/m**2

pressure oscillation

towerse.wave.phase_speed

m/s

towerse.wave.z

m

location along cylinder. start at bottom and go to top

towerse.waveLoads.A

m/s**2

magnitude of wave acceleration

towerse.waveLoads.U

m/s

magnitude of wind speed

towerse.waveLoads.d

m

Sectional tower diameters

towerse.waveLoads.p

N/m**2

pressure oscillation

towerse.waveLoads.waveLoads_Px

N/m

distributed loads, force per unit length in x-direction

towerse.waveLoads.waveLoads_Py

N/m

distributed loads, force per unit length in y-direction

towerse.waveLoads.waveLoads_Pz

N/m

distributed loads, force per unit length in z-direction

towerse.waveLoads.waveLoads_beta

deg

wind/wave angle relative to inertia c.s.

towerse.waveLoads.waveLoads_d

m

corresponding diameters

towerse.waveLoads.waveLoads_pt

N/m**2

towerse.waveLoads.waveLoads_qdyn

N/m**2

dynamic pressure

towerse.waveLoads.waveLoads_z

m

corresponding heights

towerse.waveLoads.z

m

location along cylinder. start at bottom and go to top

towerse.wind.U

m/s

magnitude of wind speed

towerse.wind.Uref

m/s

reference wind speed (usually at hub height)

towerse.wind.z

m

location along cylinder. start at bottom and go to top

towerse.windLoads.U

m/s

magnitude of wind speed

towerse.windLoads.d

m

Sectional tower diameters

towerse.windLoads.windLoads_Px

N/m

distributed loads, force per unit length in x-direction

towerse.windLoads.windLoads_Py

N/m

distributed loads, force per unit length in y-direction

towerse.windLoads.windLoads_Pz

N/m

distributed loads, force per unit length in z-direction

towerse.windLoads.windLoads_beta

deg

wind/wave angle relative to inertia c.s.

towerse.windLoads.windLoads_d

m

corresponding diameters

towerse.windLoads.windLoads_qdyn

N/m**2

dynamic pressure

towerse.windLoads.windLoads_z

m

corresponding heights

towerse.windLoads.z

m

location along cylinder. start at bottom and go to top

towerse.wind_reference_height

m

towerse.wind_z0

m

towerse.yaw

deg

yaw angle

towerse.z_full

m

z-coordinates of section nodes

towerse.z_param

m

parameterized locations along tower, linear lofting between

towerse.z_start

m

wt_class.V_extreme1

m/s

wt_class.V_extreme50

m/s

wt_class.V_mean

m/s

wt_class.V_mean_overwrite

overwrite value for mean velocity for using user defined CDFs

wt_class.turbine_class

Unavailable

IEC turbine class

variables

units

description