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Description

OpenFAST is a publicly accessible wind turbine simulation software created by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). It enhances the earlier FAST v8 code, merging elements of aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, control mechanisms, and structural dynamics to facilitate detailed, coupled nonlinear aero-hydro-servo-elastic time-domain simulations of wind turbines. The tool accommodates various setups, such as onshore, fixed-bottom offshore, and floating offshore turbines. Designed to cultivate an open source developer community among research institutions, industry players, and academic circles, OpenFAST offers a comprehensive software engineering framework that includes well-structured source code, automated testing processes, and compatibility across multiple platforms. Significant updates from FAST v8.16 to OpenFAST feature the creation of a new GitHub repository that centralizes modules, glue codes, and compiling utilities; a revised versioning system; and the implementation of unit testing at the subroutine level. This evolution not only improves functionality but also enhances collaboration opportunities among users and developers involved in wind energy research.

Description

Like the other Dlubal Software programs RWIND, the wind simulation program RWIND is simple to use and delivers the desired result reliably. RWIND will ensure that the wind does not blow out of your project's sails. RWIND allows for the analysis of wind flows (digital winds tunnel) around buildings and other objects. RWIND uses a CFD simulation, which simulates the effects of wind on the structures. You can run a wind simulation for simple and complex structures. The result will speak for itself. The wind loads calculated using RWIND can then be imported into RFEM and RSTAB.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

RFEM No 
RSTAB No 

Integrations

RFEM Yes 
RSTAB Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

€2,950 one-time payment
Buy, rent and subscription available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Country

United States

Website

www2.nrel.gov/wind/nwtc/openfast

Vendor Details

Company Name

Dlubal Software

Founded

1987

Country

Germany

Website

www.dlubal.com/en/products/stand-alone-structural-analysis-software/rwind

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