Photovoltaic support pressure simulation

Can photovoltaic support systems track wind pressure and pulsation?

Currently, most existing literature on tracking photovoltaic support systems mainly focuses on wind tunnel experiments and numerical simulations regarding wind pressure and pulsation characteristics. There is limited research that utilizes field modal testing to obtain dynamic characteristics.

Why is a photovoltaic support system prone to torsional vibrations?

Due to the lower natural frequencies and torsional stiffness, the system is susceptible to significant torsional vibrations induced by wind. Currently, most existing literature on tracking photovoltaic support systems mainly focuses on wind tunnel experiments and numerical simulations regarding wind pressure and pulsation characteristics.

Does tracking photovoltaic support system have a modal analysis?

While significant progress has been made by scholars in the exploration of wind pressure distribution, pulsation characteristics, and dynamic response of tracking photovoltaic support system, there is a notable gap in the literature when it comes to modal analysis of tracking photovoltaic support system.

How does wind pressure affect a PV module?

The wind pressure distribution along the surface of the PV module array exhibits a notable gradient, with the wind pressure gradually decreasing in the direction of the wind. When α = 20°, the mean wind pressure coefficient of R2 is nearly the same as that of R11 and R12, which is different from α = 10°.

What are the dynamic characteristics of photovoltaic support systems?

Key findings are as follows. Dynamic characteristics of tracking photovoltaic support systems obtained through field modal testing at various inclinations, revealing three torsional modes within the 2.9–5.0 Hz frequency range, accompanied by relatively small modal damping ratios ranging from 1.07 % to 2.99 %.

How stiff is a tracking photovoltaic support system?

Because the support structure of the tracking photovoltaic support system has a long extension length and the components are D-shaped hollow steel pipes, the overall stiffness of the structure was found to be low, and the first three natural frequencies were between 2.934 and 4.921.