Adding a custom turbine

Open ‘add turbine’ form

1. Navigate to Turbines via the main menu

2. Press “+ Add Turbine”

Step 1: Generic settings

Fill in the technical specifications of the turbine model.

Turbine type This is the name for your turbine type. Throughout the simulation setup, this name will serve as the reference for selecting your specific turbine model.

Reference density Enter the manufacturer's reference density. Power curves are adjusted in-simulation to the current site conditions.

Reference Turbulence Intensity If available, enter the manufacturer's reference turbulence intensity to enhance the accuracy; if not, a default value of 0.08 is recommended.

Click on “Go to Power & Thrust” to continue

Step 2: Power & Thrust

Fill in the power and thrust specifications of the turbine model.

Reference wind speed [m/s] Please ensure that all values are unique and arranged in ascending order.

Power [kW] Ensure that the power specification includes at least one value below the rated power indicated in the previous step.

Click on “Save Turbine” to save your custom turbine type

Step 3: Overview

Excellent 👏! Your custom turbine has been successfully saved and is now ready for use in simulations. Additionally, the overview includes Power Curve and Thrust Curve plots, making it easy to verify the accuracy of your turbine specifications.

You can now proceed to create a simulation and utilize the custom turbine you've just configured.