Investigation of Effect of Dynamic Wind Load on Wind Turbine Foundation
摘要
As alternate power sources such as wind energy are gaining footholds as worthy alternatives to conventional fossil fuels, the durability and strength of foundations for wind turbines become ever more important. This present work focuses on exploring the complex interaction between dynamic wind load and structural stability of wind turbine foundations. This research is an interdisciplinary attempt at merging elements of civil engineering, fluid mechanics, and structural mechanics. Experimental tests and numerical simulation are used to investigate the intricate dynamic response of wind loads on wind turbine foundations. Wind speed, turbulence intensity, foundation geometry, and soil properties are examined in a systematic way to investigate their effect on the foundation response. In addition, sophisticated computational methods like finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) are utilized to study the interaction of wind flow with the foundation structure. Numerical simulation is performed to simulate transient phenomena of dynamic wind loads such as gusts and turbulence in an attempt to simulate their effect on the dynamic response of the foundation realistically. The conclusions of the current research add to the body of knowledge regarding the challenges of wind loads to wind turbine foundations. The understanding achieved through the current study has the capability to guide support structures design and optimization of wind turbines and consequently improve their efficiency, durability, and reliability in different wind climates. This study is a valuable source of information for engineers, researchers, and stakeholders in wind energy technology development and sustainable development of renewable energy plants.