
doi: 10.2172/5556580
This report presents the results of wind-tunnel tests supported through the Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI) by the Office of Solar Thermal Technology of the US Department of Energy as part of the SERI research effort on innovative concentrators. As gravity loads on drive mechanisms are reduced through stretched-membrane technology, the wind-load contribution of the required drive capacity increases in percentage. Reduction of wind loads can provide economy in support structure and heliostat drive. Wind-tunnel tests have been directed at finding methods to reduce wind loads on heliostats. The tests investigated primarily the mean forces, moments, and the possibility of measuring fluctuating forces in anticipation of reducing those forces. A significant increase in ability to predict heliostat wind loads and their reduction within a heliostat field was achieved.
Dynamic Loads, Tunnels, Equipment, 14 Solar Energy, Underground Facilities Dynamic Loads, Wind, Wind Loads, 620, Solar Equipment, Heliostats, Stresses, Solar Collectors, Wind Loads 141000* -- Solar Collectors & Concentrators, Wind Tunnels
Dynamic Loads, Tunnels, Equipment, 14 Solar Energy, Underground Facilities Dynamic Loads, Wind, Wind Loads, 620, Solar Equipment, Heliostats, Stresses, Solar Collectors, Wind Loads 141000* -- Solar Collectors & Concentrators, Wind Tunnels
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