Examples

This section provides practical examples for using Remote OpenFAST Plotter in common wind turbine analysis scenarios.

Examples:

• Basic Workflow
  • Step 1: Loading OpenFAST Files
  • Step 2: Creating Time Domain Plots
  • Step 3: Performing FFT Analysis
  • Step 4: Exporting Results
  • Complete Example: Analyzing Tower Response
• Time Series Analysis
  • Time Domain Analysis Overview
  • Loading and Plotting Time Series Data
  • Example: Comparing Blade Root Moments
  • Advanced Time Series Techniques
  • Example: Analyzing Startup Transients
  • Troubleshooting Time Series Analysis
• FFT Analysis
  • FFT Analysis Basics
  • Configuring FFT Parameters
  • FFT Analysis Step-by-Step
  • Example: Comparing Natural Frequencies
  • Advanced FFT Techniques
  • Troubleshooting
• Phase Analysis
  • Phase Analysis Fundamentals
  • Using the Phase Analysis Tab
  • Example: Tower-Blade Phase Relationships
  • Interpreting Phase Plots
  • Advanced Phase Analysis Techniques
  • Example: Detecting Resonance Conditions
  • Tips for Effective Phase Analysis
• Working with Annotations
  • Understanding Frequency Annotations
  • Creating and Managing Annotations
  • Example: Wind Turbine Frequency Identification
  • Color Coding for Clarity
  • Annotation Best Practices
  • Example: Harmonics Analysis
  • Combining Annotations with Modal Analysis
  • Exporting Annotated Plots

Basic Workflow

The Basic Workflow example demonstrates a complete workflow from loading OpenFAST files to exporting results, covering:

• Loading simulation output files

• Creating time domain plots

• Performing basic FFT analysis

• Exporting results as HTML

Time Series Analysis

The Time Series Analysis example focuses on time domain analysis techniques:

• Comparing signals across multiple files

• Using time range selections

• Identifying transient events

• Applying signal filtering

FFT Analysis

The FFT Analysis example covers frequency domain analysis:

• Configuring FFT parameters for optimal results

• Using different averaging methods

• Identifying system natural frequencies

• Working with the frequency annotation system

Phase Analysis

The Phase Analysis example demonstrates phase relationship analysis:

• Setting up reference signals

• Interpreting magnitude and phase plots

• Identifying resonance conditions

• Comparing phase across different operational conditions

Working with Annotations

The Working with Annotations example provides practical guidance for:

• Creating effective annotation sets

• Using color coding effectively

• Harmonics identification

• Comparing peaks with analytical predictions