MODEL Module
Powerful Tools for Wind Flow Modeling
The MODEL module provides a collection of tools interfacing with external wind flow models like WAsP, WAsP CFD and other external CFD models. The MODEL tools are often used in combination with other modules like MCP, PARK and SITE COMPLIANCE. A popular tool in MODEL is the Resource map calculator. EMD’s own ATLAS model can also be used with this module.
Advanced wind flow modeling for accurate energy assessments
Access to calculation models
The MODEL module contains a collection of tools used to interface with wind flow models to calculate the vertical and horizontal extrapolations on a site.
Both calculations with WAsP, WAsP CFD and external CFD models are supported. The MODEL tools are often used in combination with other modules like MCP, PARK and SITE COMPLIANCE.
A popular tool in MODEL is the Resource map calculator. EMD’s own ATLAS model can also be used with this module.
Depending on the wind flow model used, different objects and information are required, for instance WTGs, Site Data, Line, Area, WTG Area, Obstacles and Meteo objects.
Create wind statistics (using WAsP, WAsP-CFD or external CFD)
Wind statistics are used to calculate energy production by describing wind patterns using Weibull distributions by height, direction, and roughness. This method is fast, reliable, and widely used.
The MODEL module works with WAsP to generate wind statistics based on terrain data (roughness and elevation) and wind measurements. In complex terrain, data from WAsP-CFD or external CFD models can be used instead.
Calculate wind resource maps (using WAsP, WAsP-CFD or external CFD)
The same terrain description and (multiple) wind statistics can be used to calculate a wind resource map.
An irregular shaped area for the map can be defined with a WTG Area Object. The resulting resource map can be presented on the working map, analysed, compared and used as wind model for a PARK calculation.
Calculation of production output (using WAsP, WAsP-CFD or external CFD)
For the calculation of the production output, the same terrain input or WAsP-CFD/external CFD software results are used as above with the addition of a wind statistics. The calculation can be made for a single point using a range of wind turbine types or for a wind farm in a PARK calculation defined by a layout created using WTG Objects.
Calculation using the ATLAS model
The ATLAS model is only recommended for calculating energy production in simple terrain. To run an ATLAS calculation a roughness and an elevation model are needed. These can either be defined directly in a Site Data Object or created based on topography data (roughness lines and height contours or grid). The ATLAS model requires pre-made wind statistics. The ATLAS model is integrated in windPRO, so no additional software is needed. ATLAS can either be calculated for a single turbine or used as input for a wind farm in a PARK calculation.
MODEL Reports
Special reports can be produced for the ATLAS, WAsP interface and RESOURCE calculations.
Ready to enhance your wind resource assessments?
The MODEL module is your gateway to advanced wind flow modeling in windPRO.
Take a closer look at every windPRO module
windPRO is built around a flexible, modular structure, so you can choose the tools that fit your specific project requirements. Whether you're developing a new wind farm or optimizing an existing one, windPRO has you covered.
BASIS
BASIS
Backbone for the use of windPRO modules. Gives access to a user-friendly GUI for designing wind farm projects.
Energy Modules
LOSS & UNCERTAINTY
Calculation of AEP in a bankable format.
OPTIMIZE
Optimize LCOE, AEP or NPV with load and noise limits.
Operation Modules
TR10 – Quality factor
Post-construction analysis according to German TR10 Guideline.
PERFORMANCE CHECK
Analysis of actual production data from WTGs.
Loads Modules
SITE COMPLIANCE
WTG suitability for site and layout.
LOAD RESPONSE
WTG load estimation and Lifetime Extension.
Environment Modules
Visualization Modules
PHOTOMONTAGE
Visualization of WTGs on photo or artificial landscape.
ANIMATION
Animated presentation of a photomontage. calculations.
SketchUp INTEGRATION
Import and export from SketchUp.