Photovoltaic support purlin reinforcement solution

How many pillars does a photovoltaic support system have?

The tracking photovoltaic support system consisted of 10 pillars (including 1 drive pillar), one axis bar, 11 shaft rods, 52 photovoltaic panels, 54 photovoltaic support purlins, driving devices and 9 sliding bearings, and also includes the connection between the frame and its axis bar. Total length was 60.49 m, as shown in Fig. 8.

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.

How to evaluate the dynamic response of tracking photovoltaic support system?

To effectively evaluate the dynamic response of tracking photovoltaic support system, it is essential to perform a tracking photovoltaic support systematic modal analysis that enables a comprehensive understanding of the inherent dynamic characteristics of the structures.

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.

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.

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.