Update wisdem

WISDEM/docs/examples/blade/tutorial.rst

@@ -4,8 +4,9 @@
 -----------------------------
 
 This example walks through a blade optimization problem with increasing complexity.
-All of the iterations use the same geometry input file, ``blade.yaml``, which describes a baseline design from the NREL-Sandia Big Adaptive Rotor (BAR) project.
-This blade uses glass fiber-reinforced polymer inn the spar cap design.  The same ``modeling_options.yaml`` file is also common to all iterations and shows that all modules are called, the airfoil polars are discretized at 200 angles of attack, etc.
+All of the iterations use the same geometry input file, ``BAR0.yaml``, which describes a baseline design from the NREL-Sandia Big Adaptive Rotor (BAR) project.
+This blade uses glass fiber-reinforced polymer in the spar cap design.  The same ``modeling_options.yaml`` file is also common to all iterations and shows that all modules are called, the airfoil polars are discretized at 200 angles of attack, etc.
+The example file runs four cases one after the other for testing purposes. To run the cases one by one, make sure to comment out all cases at lines 15-18 except the case that should run. 
 
 
 Baseline Design
@@ -15,7 +16,7 @@ Whenever conducting a design optimization, it is helpful to first run the starti
 
 .. code-block:: bash
 
-    $ wisdem blade.yaml modeling_options.yaml analysis_options_no_opt.yaml
+    $ wisdem BAR0.yaml modeling_options.yaml analysis_options_no_opt.yaml
 
 
 Simple Aerodynamic Optimization
@@ -28,7 +29,7 @@ The file, ``analysis_options_aero.yaml``, is used first to run a blade twist opt
     :start-after: blade:
     :end-before: structure:
 
-We are also setting the number of spline control points at 8 and the twist bounds (in radians) at each evenly spaced control point along the blade span.  We also need to set the objective function to be AEP with,
+We are also setting the number of spline control points at 8 and the maximum decrease and increase that the optimizer can apply to the twist (in radians) at each evenly spaced control point along the blade span.  We also need to set the objective function to be AEP with,
 
 .. code-block:: yaml
 
@@ -62,9 +63,9 @@ Now to run the optimization we do,
 
 .. code-block:: bash
 
-    $ wisdem blade.yaml modeling_options.yaml analysis_options_aero.yaml
+    $ wisdem BAR0.yaml modeling_options.yaml analysis_options_aero.yaml
 
-or:
+or we comment out lines 16, 17, and 18 in blade_driver.py and we do:
 
 .. code-block:: bash
 
@@ -88,7 +89,7 @@ Once the optimization terminates, type in the terminal:
 
 .. code-block:: bash
 
-    $ compare_designs outputs/blade.yaml outputs_aero/blade_out.yaml
+    $ compare_designs outputs/BAR0.yaml outputs_aero/blade_out.yaml
 
 This script compares the initial and optimized designs.
 Some screen output is generated, as well as plots (contained in the `outputs` folder), such as in :numref:`fig_opt1_induction` and :numref:`fig_opt1_twist`. The twist optimization had to cope with a wider
@@ -116,7 +117,7 @@ Simple Structural Optimization
 Next, we shift from an aerodynamic optimization of the blade to a structural optimization.  In this case, we make the following changes,
 
 - The design variables as the thickness of the blade structural layers :code:`Spar_cap_ss` and :code:`Spar_cap_ps`
-- The thickness is parameterized in 8 locations along span and can vary between 70 and 130% of the initial value (using the :code:`min_gain` and :code:`max_gain` options)
+- The thickness is parameterized in 8 locations along span and can vary between 70 and 130% of the initial value (using the :code:`max_decrease` and :code:`max_increase` options)
 - The merit figure is blade mass instead of AEP
 - A max allowable strain of :math:`3500 \mu\epsilon` and the blade tip deflection constrain the problem, but the latter ratio is relaxed from a safety factor of 1.4175 to 1.134
 
@@ -144,13 +145,13 @@ To run the optimization, just be sure to pass in this new analysis options,
 
 .. code-block:: bash
 
-    $ wisdem blade.yaml modeling_options.yaml analysis_options_struct.yaml
+    $ wisdem BAR0.yaml modeling_options.yaml analysis_options_struct.yaml
 
-or, to use the Python driver, be sure to edit line 8 to be
+or, to use the Python driver, be sure to comment out lines 15, 16, and 18 and only leave this uncommented
 
 .. code-block:: python
 
-    fname_analysis_options = mydir + os.sep + 'analysis_options_struct.yaml'
+    wt_opt, modeling_options, analysis_options = run_wisdem(fname_wt_input, fname_modeling_options, fname_analysis_options_struct)
 
 and then do,
 
@@ -164,7 +165,7 @@ Once the optimization terminates, the same ``compare_designs`` script can be use
 
 .. code-block:: bash
 
-    $ compare_designs outputs/blade.yaml outputs_aero/blade_out.yaml outputs_struct/blade_out.yaml
+    $ compare_designs outputs/BAR0.yaml outputs_aero/blade_out.yaml outputs_struct/blade_out.yaml
 
 The relaxed tip deflection constraint compared to when the baseline was created allows the spar cap thickness to come down and the overall blade mass drops from 60.3 metric tons to 54.5 metric tons.  This is shown in :numref:`fig_opt2_spar` and :numref:`fig_opt2_mass`.
 
@@ -217,13 +218,13 @@ To run the optimization, just be sure to pass in this new analysis options
 
 .. code-block:: bash
 
-    $ wisdem blade.yaml modeling_options.yaml analysis_options_aerostruct.yaml
+    $ wisdem BAR0.yaml modeling_options.yaml analysis_options_aerostruct.yaml
 
-or, to use the Python driver, be sure to edit line 8 as above to be
+or, to use the Python driver, be sure run line 18 as above to be
 
 .. code-block:: python
 
-    fname_analysis_options = mydir + os.sep + 'analysis_options_aerostruct.yaml'
+    wt_opt, modeling_options, analysis_options = run_wisdem(fname_wt_input, fname_modeling_options, fname_analysis_options_aerostruct)
 
 and then do,
 

WISDEM/docs/inputs/analysis_schema.rst

@@ -117,17 +117,18 @@ Blade twist as a design variable by adding or subtracting radians from the initi
 
     *Default* = [0.1, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1, 0.1]
 
-:code:`lock_root` : Integer
-    Integer setting how many DVs along span are locked starting from blade root.
-    By default, the first two points are locked to prevent the optimizer to try to
+:code:`index_start` : Integer
+    Integer setting the first DV of the :code:`n_opt` along span that is optimized.
+    It is recommended to set :code:`index_start` to 1 
+    to lock the first DV and prevent the optimizer to try to
     optimize the twist of the blade root cylinder.
 
-    *Default* = 2
+    *Default* = 0
 
-:code:`lock_tip` : Integer
-    Integer setting how many DVs along span are locked starting from blade tip.
+:code:`index_end` : Integer
+    Integer setting the last DV of the :code:`n_opt` along span that is optimized.
 
-    *Default* = 0
+    *Default* = 8
 
 
 chord
@@ -149,35 +150,32 @@ Blade chord as a design variable by scaling (multiplying) the initial value at s
 
     *Minimum* = 4
 
-:code:`min_gain` : Float
-    Lower bound on scalar multiplier that will be applied to value at
-    control points
+:code:`max_decrease` : Float
+    Maximum nondimensional decrease of the blade chord at each optimization location
 
     *Default* = 0.5
 
-:code:`max_gain` : Float
-    Upper bound on scalar multiplier that will be applied to value at
-    control points
+:code:`max_increase` : Float
+    Maximum nondimensional increase of the blade chord at each optimization location
 
     *Default* = 1.5
 
-:code:`lock_root` : Integer
-    Integer setting how many DVs along span are locked starting from blade root.
-    By default, the first two points close to blade root are
-    locked. The first two points impact the diameter of the blade root
-    cylinder, and the models implemented in WISDEM do not have the
-    level of fidelity to appropriately size the blade root diameter.
+:code:`index_start` : Integer
+    Integer setting the first DV of the :code:`n_opt` along span that is optimized.
+    Setting :code:`index_start` to 1 or 2 locks the blade root diameter.
 
-    *Default* = 2
+    *Default* = 0
 
-:code:`lock_tip` : Integer
-    Integer setting how many DVs along span are locked starting from blade tip.
+
+:code:`index_end` : Integer
+    Integer setting the last DV of the :code:`n_opt` along span that is optimized.
+    It is recommended to lock the last point close to blade tip, setting :code:`index_end` to :code:`n_opt` minus 1. 
     The last point controls the chord length at blade tip and due to
     the imperfect tip loss models of CCBlade, it is usually a good
     idea to taper the chord manually and do not let a numerical
-    optimizer control it. The default is therefore set to 1.
+    optimizer control it.
 
-    *Default* = 1
+    *Default* = 8
 
 
 af_positions
@@ -229,35 +227,32 @@ Blade suction-side spar cap thickness as a design variable by scaling (multiplyi
 
     *Minimum* = 4
 
-:code:`min_gain` : Float
-    Lower bound on scalar multiplier that will be applied to value at
-    control points
+:code:`max_decrease` : Float
+    Maximum nondimensional decrease of the spar cap thickness on the suction-side at each optimization location
 
     *Default* = 0.5
 
-:code:`max_gain` : Float
-    Upper bound on scalar multiplier that will be applied to value at
-    control points
+:code:`max_increase` : Float
+    Maximum nondimensional increase of the spar cap thickness on the suction-side at each optimization location
 
     *Default* = 1.5
 
-:code:`lock_root` : Integer
-    Integer setting how many DVs along span are locked starting from blade root.
-    By default, the first point close to blade root is locked. 
-    This is done to impose a pre-
+:code:`index_start` : Integer
+    Integer setting the first DV of the :code:`n_opt` along span that is optimized.
+    It is recommended to set :code:`index_start` to 1 
+    to lock the first DV and impose a pre-
     defined taper to small thicknesses and mimic a blade
     manufacturability constraint.
 
-    *Default* = 1
+    *Default* = 0
 
-:code:`lock_tip` : Integer
-    Integer setting how many DVs along span are locked starting from blade tip.
-    By default, the last point close to blade tip is locked. 
-    This is done to impose a pre-
-    defined taper to small thicknesses and mimic a blade
+:code:`index_end` : Integer
+    Integer setting the last DV of the :code:`n_opt` along span that is optimized.
+    It is recommended to lock the last point close to blade tip, setting :code:`index_end` to :code:`n_opt` minus 1. 
+    This imposes a predefined taper to small thicknesses and mimic a blade
     manufacturability constraint.
 
-    *Default* = 1
+    *Default* = 8
 
 
 spar_cap_ps
@@ -279,35 +274,32 @@ Blade pressure-side spar cap thickness as a design variable by scaling (multiply
 
     *Minimum* = 4
 
-:code:`min_gain` : Float
-    Lower bound on scalar multiplier that will be applied to value at
-    control points
+:code:`max_decrease` : Float
+    Maximum nondimensional decrease of the spar cap thickness on the pressure-side at each optimization location
 
     *Default* = 0.5
 
-:code:`max_gain` : Float
-    Upper bound on scalar multiplier that will be applied to value at
-    control points
+:code:`max_increase` : Float
+    Maximum nondimensional increase of the spar cap thickness on the pressure-side at each optimization location
 
     *Default* = 1.5
 
-:code:`lock_root` : Integer
-    Integer setting how many DVs along span are locked starting from blade root.
-    By default, the first point close to blade root is locked. 
-    This is done to impose a pre-
+:code:`index_start` : Integer
+    Integer setting the first DV of the :code:`n_opt` along span that is optimized.
+    It is recommended to set :code:`index_start` to 1 
+    to lock the first DV and impose a pre-
     defined taper to small thicknesses and mimic a blade
     manufacturability constraint.
 
-    *Default* = 1
+    *Default* = 0
 
-:code:`lock_tip` : Integer
-    Integer setting how many DVs along span are locked starting from blade tip.
-    By default, the last point close to blade tip is locked. 
-    This is done to impose a pre-
-    defined taper to small thicknesses and mimic a blade
+:code:`index_end` : Integer
+    Integer setting the last DV of the :code:`n_opt` along span that is optimized.
+    It is recommended to lock the last point close to blade tip, setting :code:`index_end` to :code:`n_opt` minus 1. 
+    This imposes a predefined taper to small thicknesses and mimic a blade
     manufacturability constraint.
 
-    *Default* = 1
+    *Default* = 8
 
 
 te_ss
@@ -1315,7 +1307,16 @@ Enforcing max chord length limit at all points along blade span.
     *Minimum* = 0.1    *Maximum* = 20.0
 
 
+root_circle_diameter
+========================================
+
+
+Enforcing the minimum blade root circle diameter.
 
+:code:`flag` : Boolean
+    Activates as a design variable or constraint
+
+    *Default* = False
 
 frequency
 ========================================

WISDEM/docs/inputs/modeling_schema.rst

@@ -135,6 +135,20 @@ RotorSE
 
     *Minimum* = 1.0    *Maximum* = 5.0
 
+:code:`gust_std` : Float
+    Number of standard deviations for strength of gust
+
+    *Default* = 3.0
+
+    *Minimum* = 0.0    *Maximum* = 5.0
+
+:code:`root_fastener_s_f` : Float
+    Safety factor for the max stress of blade root fasteners
+
+    *Default* = 2.5
+
+    *Minimum* = 0.1    *Maximum* = 1.e+2
+
 
 DriveSE
 ****************************************

WISDEM/examples/02_reference_turbines/IEA-10-198-RWT.yaml

@@ -715,23 +715,23 @@ control:
         Vout: 25.0
         maxTS: 90.
     pitch:
-        PC_zeta: 1.0                      # Pitch controller desired damping ratio [-]
-        PC_omega: 0.2                     # Pitch controller desired natural frequency [rad/s]
-        ps_percent: 0.9                   # Percent peak shaving  [%, <= 1 ], {default = 80%}
-        max_pitch: 1.57                     # Maximum pitch angle [rad], {default = 90 degrees}
-        max_pitch_rate: 0.17444444444444443 # 10 deg/s
-        min_pitch: 0.                     # Minimum pitch angle [rad], {default = 0 degrees}
+        PC_zeta: 1.0 
+        PC_omega: 0.2
+        ps_percent: 0.9
+        max_pitch: 1.57
+        max_pitch_rate: 0.17444444444444443
+        min_pitch: 0.
     torque:
         control_type: tsr_tracking
         tsr: 9.0
-        VS_zeta: 1.0                      # Torque controller desired damping ratio [-]
-        VS_omega: 0.2                     # Torque controller desired natural frequency [rad/s]
+        VS_zeta: 1.0
+        VS_omega: 0.2
         max_torque_rate: 1500000.
-        VS_minspd: 0.6283185307179586 # 6.000 rpm     # Minimum rotor speed [rad/s], {default = 0 rad/s}
-        VS_maxspd: 0.9093863534591254 # 8.684 rpm     # Minimum rotor speed [rad/s], {default = 0 rad/s}
+        VS_minspd: 0.6283185307179586
+        VS_maxspd: 0.9093863534591254
     setpoint_smooth:
-        ss_vsgain: 1                      # Torque controller setpoint smoother gain bias percentage [%, <= 1 ], {default = 100%}
-        ss_pcgain: .001                   # Pitch controller setpoint smoother gain bias percentage  [%, <= 1 ], {default = 0.1%}
+        ss_vsgain: 1
+        ss_pcgain: .001
     shutdown:
         limit_type: gen_speed
         limit_value: 2.0

WISDEM/examples/02_reference_turbines/IEA-15-240-RWT.yaml

@@ -870,23 +870,23 @@ control:
         Vout: 25.0
         maxTS: 95.
     pitch:
-        PC_zeta: 1.0                      # Pitch controller desired damping ratio [-]
-        PC_omega: 0.2                     # Pitch controller desired natural frequency [rad/s]
-        ps_percent: 0.8                   # Percent peak shaving  [%, <= 1 ], {default = 80%}
-        max_pitch: 1.57                     # Maximum pitch angle [rad], {default = 90 degrees}
-        max_pitch_rate: 0.03490658503988659 # 2 deg/s
-        min_pitch: 0.                     # Minimum pitch angle [rad], {default = 0 degrees}
+        PC_zeta: 1.0
+        PC_omega: 0.2
+        ps_percent: 0.8
+        max_pitch: 1.57
+        max_pitch_rate: 0.03490658503988659
+        min_pitch: 0.
     torque:
         control_type: tsr_tracking
         tsr: 9.0
-        VS_zeta: 1.0                      # Torque controller desired damping ratio [-]
-        VS_omega: 0.2                     # Torque controller desired natural frequency [rad/s]
+        VS_zeta: 1.0
+        VS_omega: 0.2
         max_torque_rate: 1500000.
-        VS_minspd: 0.5235987755982988     # Minimum rotor speed [rad/s], {default = 0 rad/s}
-        VS_maxspd: 0.7916813487046278     # Minimum rotor speed [rad/s], {default = 0 rad/s}
+        VS_minspd: 0.5235987755982988
+        VS_maxspd: 0.7916813487046278
     setpoint_smooth:
-        ss_vsgain: 1                      # Torque controller setpoint smoother gain bias percentage [%, <= 1 ], {default = 100%}
-        ss_pcgain: .001                   # Pitch controller setpoint smoother gain bias percentage  [%, <= 1 ], {default = 0.1%}
+        ss_vsgain: 1
+        ss_pcgain: .001
     shutdown:
         limit_type: gen_speed
         limit_value: 2.0