Hi,
I am currently working on an FSI coupling using a panel method.
I would like to verify my approach by comparing root bending moments / tip deflection calculated by FAST against my data, as done in the paper below.
Basically,
- flapwise and edgewise root bending moment
- flapwise and edgewise tip deflection
- generator power output
of the NREL 5 MW turbine are recorded over time for constant wind speeds of 8, 10, 18 m/s.
Figure 4 and following show what I want to do.
enu.kz/repository/2009/AIAA-2009-1040.pdf (supplied by Eurasian National University)
mbdyn.org/?Documentation___ … blications ( “Free/Open Source Multibody and Aerodynamic Software for Aeroservoelastic Analysis of Wind-Turbines” )
I was wondering if the FAST related data for creating the graphs is available somewhere 
Best regards,
Tobi
Dear Tobi,
I’m sure the data is available somewhere, but probably not for the exact formats and conditions you want. I suggest that you run FAST yourself to generate the results you need. A complete FAST model of the NREL 5-MW turbine is available as Test18 in the CertTest of the FAST v8 archive: nwtc.nrel.gov/FAST8. It is not hard to set-up the model to run various simulations under constant wind.
Best regards,
Hey,
thanks for the quick reply and for the FAST model reference !
I will acquire the data that way then, just thought it would be better to ask beforehand.
Best Regards,
Tobi
Dear Tobias,
I believe that some data available on this paper below can be really valuable to you.
[url]http://energy.sandia.gov/wp-content/gallery/uploads/AIAA2012-1288-SAND2011-3780C.pdf[/url]
Best Regards,
Vitor Ramalho.