Modeling Wind Action on Solar Tracking PV Platforms

Authors

  • I. Scaletchi Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • I. Visa Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • R. Velicu Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Keywords:

wind loads, PV platform, pressure coefficient, force coefficient

Abstract

During the embodiment design stage of a tracking system for PV platforms, an important step is to determine loads as inputs for dimensioning the mechanical transmission and the entire structure. This paper presents a comparative analysis of different models of wind action, stated in standards or reports from important companies.

Author Biographies

I. Scaletchi, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Centre “Product Design for Sustainable Development”

I. Visa, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Centre “Product Design for Sustainable Development”

R. Velicu, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Centre “Product Design for Sustainable Development”

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Published

2010-09-15

Issue

Vol. 3(52)(2010)

Section

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING