Frequency domain modeling and dynamic characteristics evaluation of existing wind turbine systems

Chih-Hung Chiang; Chih-Peng Yu

doi:10.1117/12.2219429

22 April 2016 Frequency domain modeling and dynamic characteristics evaluation of existing wind turbine systems

Chih-Hung Chiang, Chih-Peng Yu

Proceedings Volume 9804, Nondestructive Characterization and Monitoring of Advanced Materials, Aerospace, and Civil Infrastructure 2016; 98041G (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2219429
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2016, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Abstract

It is quite well accepted that frequency domain procedures are suitable for the design and dynamic analysis of wind turbine structures, especially for floating offshore wind turbines, since random wind loads and wave induced motions are most likely simulated in the frequency domain. This paper presents specific applications of an effective frequency domain scheme to the linear analysis of wind turbine structures in which a 1-D spectral element was developed based on the axially-loaded member. The solution schemes are summarized for the spectral analyses of the tower, the blades, and the combined system with selected frequency-dependent coupling effect from foundation-structure interactions. Numerical examples demonstrate that the modal frequencies obtained using spectral-element models are in good agreement with those found in the literature. A 5-element mono-pile model results in less than 0.3% deviation from an existing 160-element model. It is preliminarily concluded that the proposed scheme is relatively efficient in performing quick verification for test data obtained from the on-site vibration measurement using the microwave interferometer.

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Chih-Hung Chiang and Chih-Peng Yu "Frequency domain modeling and dynamic characteristics evaluation of existing wind turbine systems", Proc. SPIE 9804, Nondestructive Characterization and Monitoring of Advanced Materials, Aerospace, and Civil Infrastructure 2016, 98041G (22 April 2016); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2219429

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