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Description

OpenWindPower, a software developed by Bentley Systems, specializes in the analysis of offshore wind turbines and supports both fixed foundation and floating platform initiatives. This innovative tool allows users to examine various design options, forecast operational performance, and create safe, cost-efficient structures for offshore wind farms. For projects with fixed foundations, OpenWindPower delivers extensive analysis and design features tailored to offshore wind turbine foundation structures, effectively addressing the impacts of waves, winds, and mechanical loads from turbines to evaluate both fatigue and extreme conditions on the substructure and the nonlinear soil foundation. In the case of floating platform projects, the software provides sophisticated modeling features that enable the creation of intricate 3D hydrodynamic and structural models, which endure the forces from waves, currents, winds, and mechanical turbine loads. Additionally, this capability allows for time-domain simulations that accurately calculate sea pressures and inertial forces, ensuring a comprehensive structural analysis for engineers working in the offshore wind sector. The tools provided by OpenWindPower ultimately enhance the design process, allowing for more resilient and efficient offshore wind energy solutions.

Description

Simcenter MotionSolve provides engineers with the tools to accurately forecast the dynamic performance of intricate mechanical systems through multibody dynamics simulation. By facilitating early assessment of mechanisms and accounting for real-world factors like contact interactions and material flexibility, it minimizes the need for extensive physical testing. Engineers can effectively mechanize CAD models to analyze the operational dynamics of various mechanisms, explore design alternatives, and determine the appropriate fidelity level for predicting loads essential for subsequent finite element analyses, including evaluations of strength and fatigue. The platform offers comprehensive multibody dynamics simulations that calculate critical parameters such as motion, forces, accelerations, and reactions, enabling engineers to comprehend mechanism performance under realistic operating scenarios. Furthermore, Simcenter MotionSolve accommodates flexible bodies, integrating elastic deformation with rigid-body motion to ensure that factors such as stiffness and compliance are accurately represented, which is crucial when these elements significantly affect the overall performance of the system. This robust capability allows for more precise design optimization and enhances engineers’ understanding of complex interactions within mechanical systems.

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API Access

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Pricing Details

$56,590 one-time payment
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Free Version No 

Pricing Details

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Deployment

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

Deployment

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

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

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

Types of Training

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

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Bentley

Founded

1984

Country

United States

Website

www.bentley.com/software/openwindpower/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Siemens

Founded

1847

Country

Germany

Website

www.siemens.com/en-us/products/simcenter/mechanical-simulation/motionsolve/

Product Features

Product Features

Simulation

1D Simulation No 
3D Modeling No 
3D Simulation No 
Agent-Based Modeling No 
Continuous Modeling No 
Design Analysis No 
Direct Manipulation No 
Discrete Event Modeling No 
Dynamic Modeling No 
Graphical Modeling No 
Industry Specific Database No 
Monte Carlo Simulation No 
Motion Modeling No 
Presentation Tools No 
Stochastic Modeling No 
Turbulence Modeling No 

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