Interest in understanding the structural behavior of marine floating photovoltaic(FPV)systems has grown significantly over the last decade.Numerical models are the preferred approach for understanding FPV responses un...Interest in understanding the structural behavior of marine floating photovoltaic(FPV)systems has grown significantly over the last decade.Numerical models are the preferred approach for understanding FPV responses under environmental loads,but they require validation.Several methods are commonly used to validate numerical results,such as comparison with analytical,field data,and experimental data.The use of analytical approaches to validate numerical results can sometimes be inaccurate due to the complexity of the problems;nevertheless,field data is commonly restricted and frequently unavailable for numerical model validation.Thus,physical models play a crucial role in validating numerical results.This study focuses on the two-dimensional(2-D)modeling process and sensors development for an FPV system with taut mooring,aiming to investigate wave-structure interaction while considering hydroelastic effects.The model is developed in accordance with the Froude-Cauchy similitude law and is made from composite materials to capture structural stiffness.Structural motions,specifically heave and pitch,are measured using an Inertial Measurement Unit(IMU),while strain gauges measure structural stress and mooring tension.The sensors provide precise measurements for strain and pitch;however,heave,as a result of time-domain integration from acceleration,requires further validation.The motion responses of the model align with reference results.展开更多
基金funded by the Center for Higher Education Funding and Assessment(Pusat Pelayanan Pembiayaan dan Asesmen Pendidkan Tinggi)-Ministry of Higher Education,Science,and Technology of Republic Indonesia.
文摘Interest in understanding the structural behavior of marine floating photovoltaic(FPV)systems has grown significantly over the last decade.Numerical models are the preferred approach for understanding FPV responses under environmental loads,but they require validation.Several methods are commonly used to validate numerical results,such as comparison with analytical,field data,and experimental data.The use of analytical approaches to validate numerical results can sometimes be inaccurate due to the complexity of the problems;nevertheless,field data is commonly restricted and frequently unavailable for numerical model validation.Thus,physical models play a crucial role in validating numerical results.This study focuses on the two-dimensional(2-D)modeling process and sensors development for an FPV system with taut mooring,aiming to investigate wave-structure interaction while considering hydroelastic effects.The model is developed in accordance with the Froude-Cauchy similitude law and is made from composite materials to capture structural stiffness.Structural motions,specifically heave and pitch,are measured using an Inertial Measurement Unit(IMU),while strain gauges measure structural stress and mooring tension.The sensors provide precise measurements for strain and pitch;however,heave,as a result of time-domain integration from acceleration,requires further validation.The motion responses of the model align with reference results.
