Release Log
Release 2024 February
Cable Circuits
Cable groups and multi core cables used to implicitly define a circuit, and Multiple Cables per Phase was a separate concept. This release introduces cable circuits as streamlined and configurable entities. Benefits include:
- Identical handling for all circuits (Single and Multi Cables per Phase).
- Flexibility in how cables are mapped to circuits.
- Improved clarity and separation between cable and cable circuit configuration and results.
Revised tabs
The tabs on the configuration page have been redefined for improved clarity and usefulness.
Release 2023 December
Change the System Frequency
With the new update you can change the system frequency from the dropdown in on the trench segment overview page.
Different frequencies within the same trench section is not supported.
Custom Objects
With custom object you can quickly define your own object that is in the trench. Please note that metallic materials are not supported for now.
Choose among different geometries or create your own.
Release 2023 November
Simulate Drying Out of Masses
Grøft Design® now includes an advanced capability to simulate the drying out of masses. This feature allows for a comprehensive understanding of how masses within the trench interact and dry out over time, offering a more accurate representation of real-world conditions.
The dry out functionality is a step function that depends on the temperature for the trench zones. With that you spesify how the thermal resistivity of the masses changes with changing temperature.
The figure below is an example of how you can set the termal resistivity to 1mK/W up to 60°C in the conductor zone. Above 60°C these masses start to dry out so you would increase the termal resistivity to 2mK/W.
Notice the highlighted temperature line for the dry out zone at 60°C. It is only applicable for the trench zones with defined dry out zones.
Report Updates and Output Layout Enhancements
We’ve improved and updated the reporting functionality within Grøft Design®. Enhancements to the report layouts provide a clearer presentation of data, making it easier to interpret and analyze results.
Reports for Selected Trench Sections
With the new update, you can now generate reports specifically for selected trench sections. This feature offers a more customized approach, enabling you to focus on specific sections of interest and extract comprehensive reports accordingly.
Export Geometry image as SVG or PNG
The export image function is more flexible. In addition to SVG-format you can now export the trench section image as PNG. Select if the image should be sized automatically or manuelly override the height, and toggle project information in the image.
Release 2023 September
Document the Cable
In the Cable Designer you can add documentation for your cables. With this release you can also add links to online documentation.
This is particularly usefull if you have documentation that you need to restrict access to by linking to your own content management system.
Verify the Cable
When designing a cable its important to verify the design. Under the verification tab in the Cable Designer you can create simulations that verifies the cable temperature for a given current.
Create trench for verification
Set a target temperature for the trench
View the temperature report
Component Language Improvements
When you create new componets you might want to share those componets with other users. If the user have a different language you can now translate the component directly in the Component Designer.
All components have a standard languange. In addition they can have an optional translation.
The standard language of the component is decided by the component owner. REN should probably default to English, and always add translation to Norwegian and other supported languages.
If you publish a component with translation, users will view the translation if it is in their language. If not it will fall back to default. Grøft Design® will look at the active language, not at the other languages the user might have.
Release 2019 Desember
Grøft Design® is released to the Norwegian market 🎉