Wind loads on an azimuthal photovoltaic platform. Experimental study

Authors

  • R. Velicu Author
  • G. Moldovean Author
  • I. Scaleţchi Author
  • B.R. Butuc Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj08.347

Abstract

During the dimensioning stage of the embodiment

design process of the azimuthal trackers for photovoltaic (PV)

platforms a very important step is input load calculation. Wind

load is the main load on these kinds of systems and a correct

evaluation of wind load becomes significant for dimensioning.

This paper presents results and conclusions from an

experimental study on wind loads depending on wind velocity

and functional positions of solar tracking platforms. The results

are presented as graphic diagrams and can be useful for the

improvement of actual standards on wind loads.

Author Biographies

  • R. Velicu

    Product Design Centre for Sustainable Development,

    Transilvania University of Brasov,

    Eroilor 29, 500036, Braşov, Romania,

    tel. 0268-412088, fax 0268-410525,

    e-mail: r.velicu@unitbv.ro

  • G. Moldovean

    Product Design Centre for Sustainable Development,

    Transilvania University of Brasov,

    Eroilor 29, 500036, Braşov, Romania,

    tel. 0268-412088, fax 0268-410525,

    e-mail: ghmoldovean@unitbv.ro

  • I. Scaleţchi

    Product Design Centre for Sustainable Development,

    Transilvania University of Brasov,

    Eroilor 29, 500036, Braşov, Romania,

    tel. 0268-412088, fax 0268-410525,

    e-mail: scaletzky_ivan_777@yahoo.com

  • B.R. Butuc

    Product Design Centre for Sustainable Development,

    Transilvania University of Brasov,

    Eroilor 29, 500036, Braşov, Romania,

    tel. 0268-412088, fax 0268-410525,

    e-mail:  bianca.butuc@unitbv.ro

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Published

2024-01-24

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