Calculation method of photovoltaic support materials

What is a hydrodynamic-structural-material coupled analytical model for a Floating photovoltaic support structure?

In this study, a novel hydrodynamic-structural-material coupled analytical model is developed for a very large floating photovoltaic support structure made with UHPC and EPS materials. As an illustration, a representative floating bilayered structure is designed and analysed based on a theoretical method.

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.

Does a tracking photovoltaic support system have finite element analysis?

In terms of finite element analysis, Wittwer et al., obtained modal parameters of the tracking photovoltaic support system with finite element analysis, and the results are similar to those of this study, indicating that the natural frequencies of the structure remain largely unchanged.

Does a tracking photovoltaic support system have vibrational characteristics?

In this study, field instrumentation was used to assess the vibrational characteristics of a selected tracking photovoltaic support system. Using ANSYS software, a modal analysis and finite element model of the structure were developed and validated by comparing measured data with model predictions. Key findings are as follows.

Can UHPC material be used for solar photovoltaics?

When utilizing the UHPC material in the engineering design of a very large floating bilayered structure (VLFBS) for solar photovoltaics, consideration must be given to the fact that the VLFBS has a large scale, with a length that can reach hundreds of metres (macroscale).

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.