Large span flexible photovoltaic bracket Yili

What is a flexible PV mounting structure?

Flexible PV Mounting Structure Geometric Model The constructed flexible PV support model consists of six spans, each with a span of 2 m. The spans are connected by struts, with the support cables having a height of 4.75 m, directly supporting the PV panels. The wind-resistant cables are 4 m high and are connected to the lower ends of the struts.

How safe are flexible PV brackets under extreme operating conditions?

Safety Analysis under Extreme Operating Conditions For flexible PV brackets, the allowable deflection value adopted in current engineering practice is 1/100 of the span length . To ensure the safety of PV modules under extreme static conditions, a detailed analysis of a series of extreme scenarios will be conducted.

Why are flexible PV mounting systems important?

Traditional rigid photovoltaic (PV) support structures exhibit several limitations during operational deployment. Therefore, flexible PV mounting systems have been developed. These flexible PV supports, characterized by their heightened sensitivity to wind loading, necessitate a thorough analysis of their static and dynamic responses.

Is flexible PV support a nonlinear system?

Given the significant geometric nonlinearity inherent in the flexible PV support system, the analysis incorporates nonlinear approaches, specifically selecting the P -Δ effect and large displacement effects. The time step is set to 1000, with a time interval of 0.1 s.

Do flexible PV support structures amplify oscillations?

The research explores the critical wind speeds relative to varying spans and prestress levels within the system. Modal analysis reveals that the flexible PV support structures do not experience resonant frequencies that could amplify oscillations. The analysis also provides insights into the mode shapes of these structures.

Do large-span flexible PV supports fail at critical wind speeds?

Li and his team studied the instability mechanisms and failure criteria of large-span flexible PV supports, concluding that triangular and cross diagonal braces fail at critical wind speeds of 51 m/s and 46 m/s, respectively. 2. Materials and Methods 2.1. Flexible PV Mounting Structure Geometric Model