Static Strength Analysis of a Full-Scale 850 kW wind Turbine Steel Tower
F. Ferroudji
F. Ferroudji, Unité de Recherche en Énergies Renouvelables en Milieu Saharien, URERMS, Centre de Développement des Énergies Renouvelables, CDER, Adrar, Algeria
Manuscript received on 25 May 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 03 June 2019 | Manuscript Published on 22 June 2019 | PP: 403-406 | Volume-8 Issue-3S, February 2019 | Retrieval Number: C10840283S19/19©BEIESP
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Abstract: In this present paper, selected results concerning the static strength behavior of a three-dimensional (3-D) steel tower for a 850 kW horizontal-axis wind turbine are presented. The tower structure is 55 m height and consists of thin-wall cylindrical and three conical sections with variable wall thicknesses and variable cross-section axially along its height. The static response of the structure was investigated under gravity loads (nacelle, rotor and tower), rotor force and extreme wind loads with the aid of finite element (FE) software SOLIDWORKS Simulation. Based on simulation results, the tower structure satisfy the design requirements of static strength according to maximum von Mises stresses, maximum displacements, strains and minumim factors of safety.
Keywords: Wind Turbine Steel Tower, Static Strength Analysis, Gamesa G52/850, Wind Loads.
Scope of the Article: Predictive Analysis