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*NODECONT,NAME=BRAKE
Data format:
One line with 2 parameters followed by one line 2 parameters
INOD ITYP
ID MAXTORQUE TBEG INOREA
Status :
Optional
Restriction :
The node and turbine must be previously defined. For dynamic analyses only.
Purpose :
To define a brake on the turbine shaft.
Details :
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| INOD | Node of the low shaft linked to the drive train. |
| ITYP | type of control : 0 force; 1 :displacement |
| ID | Identification number of the wind turbine component |
| MAXTORQUE | Maximum torque (N.m) |
| TBEG | Time (s) when brake is applied, maximum torque is applied. If TBEG=0, the brake given by the controller is applied |
| INOREA | Reaction Node for the brake |
