Wind systems produce electricity and their output depends on the availability of wind at the project site. Wind speed and direction is contained on the climate file used for the building simulation. The building descriptors below assume that the wind turbine is free to pivot to face the wind.
System Name
|
| Applicability |
All wind systems |
| Definition |
A unique identifier that makes a link to the construction documents |
| Units |
Text, unique |
| Input Restrictions |
None |
| Baseline Rules |
None (Wind not modeled for the baseline building) |
Rated Output
|
| Applicability |
All wind systems |
| Definition |
The rated output of the wind turbine at a given design condition, e.g. wind speed |
| Units |
Kilowatts (kW) |
| Input Restrictions |
As specified by the manufacturer |
| Baseline Rules |
None (Wind not modeled for the baseline building) |
Rate Wind Speed
|
| Applicability |
All wind systems |
| Definition |
The wind speed at which the rated output is measured |
| Units |
Miles per hour (mph) |
| Input Restrictions |
As specified by the manufacturer |
| Baseline Rules |
None (Wind not modeled for the baseline building) |
Cut-in Wind Speed
|
| Applicability |
All wind systems |
| Definition |
The wind speed above which the system will produce useful power |
| Units |
Miles per hour (mph) |
| Input Restrictions |
As specified by the manufacturer |
| Baseline Rules |
None (Wind not modeled for the baseline building) |
Part Load Performance
|
| Applicability |
All wind systems |
| Definition |
The rated capacity gives the power production at one wind speed. The part load performance will generally be a curve that gives the output for wind speeds that are greater or lower than the rated wind speed. |
| Units |
Data structure |
| Input Restrictions |
As specified by the manufacturer |
| Baseline Rules |
None (Wind not modeled for the baseline building) |
