Finite Element Analysis of Wind Turbine Tower

2013 ◽  
Vol 351-352 ◽  
pp. 825-828
Author(s):  
Xi Le Li ◽  
Li Min Ren
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Engineering Application ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Static Characteristic ◽  
Maximum Displacement ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Strength Failure ◽  
Wind Turbine Tower

In this paper, it was analyzed and summarized about load character, load calculation methods of wind turbine tower. A calculation for cone tower of 1.5MW wind turbine is taken as an example of finite element analysis, its static characteristic are given as well. It presents the maximum displacement and the corresponding maximum stress, and the strength of the tower is also calculated under various loads. The results show that: the finite element model is feasible in engineering application, the strength of tower under static load meet the requirements, will not occur strength failure.

The Finite Element Analysis of the Large Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Generator Tower

2013 ◽  
Vol 444-445 ◽  
pp. 836-840
Author(s):  
Wei Chen ◽  
Shi Yue Wang ◽  
Liang Cao ◽  
Hui Ming Wang ◽  
Ji Yao
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine ◽  
Maximum Displacement ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Wind Turbine Tower ◽  
Modes Of Vibration

Building finite element model of wind turbine tower, analyzing Static and modal of tower with using finite element analysis software ANSYS .Getting stress distribution, maximum displacement, natural frequencies and modes of vibration by finite element modal analysis of wind turbine tower and analyzing natural frequencies of wind turbine tower to determine whether to cause the tower and the wind wheel drive resonance.

Finite Element Analysis for MW Wind Turbine Tower

2011 ◽  
Vol 130-134 ◽  
pp. 124-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ren Sheng Zhu ◽  
Zhen Zhen Zheng ◽  
Yong Mei Liu ◽  
Jian Shen ◽  
Yang Xiao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Dynamic Load ◽  
Calculation Method ◽  
Static Characteristic ◽  
Wind Force ◽  
Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Wind Turbine Tower

As the main load-bearing component, the tower supports the weight as well as the wind force and the dynamic load in operation of the wind turbine. It also endures the blow of itself. The level of the tower design directly affects the performance of wind turbines. This paper discusses static characteristic and dynamic model anasysis of the tower of an 1.5MW horizontal axis wind turbine. It is also about choice and calculation method of finite element.

Strength Evaluation and Failure Prediction of a Composite Wind Turbine Blade Using Finite Element Analysis

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prenil Poulose ◽  
Zhong Hu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Turbine Blade ◽  
Turbine Blades ◽  
Failure Prediction ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Wind Turbine Blade ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Strength Evaluation

Strength evaluation and failure prediction on a modern composite wind turbine blade have been conducted using finite element analysis. A 3-dimensional finite element model has been developed. Stresses and deflections in the blade under extreme storm conditions have been investigated for different materials. The conventional wood design turbine blade has been compared with the advanced E-glass fiber and Carbon epoxy composite blades. Strength has been analyzed and compared for blades with different laminated layer stacking sequences and fiber orientations for a composite material. Safety design and failure prediction have been conducted based on the different failure criteria. The simulation error estimation has been evaluated. Simulation results have shown that finite element analysis is crucial for designing and optimizing composite wind turbine blades.

scholarly journals A topology optimization method of robot lightweight design based on the finite element model of assembly and its applications

2020 ◽  
Vol 103 (3) ◽  
pp. 003685042093648
Author(s):  
Liansen Sha ◽  
Andi Lin ◽  
Xinqiao Zhao ◽  
Shaolong Kuang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Lightweight Design ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Maximum Displacement ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Upper Limb Exoskeleton ◽  
Topology Optimization Method

Topology optimization is a widely used lightweight design method for structural design of the collaborative robot. In this article, a topology optimization method for the robot lightweight design is proposed based on finite element analysis of the assembly so as to get the minimized weight and to avoid the stress analysis distortion phenomenon that compared the conventional topology optimization method by adding equivalent confining forces at the analyzed part’s boundary. For this method, the stress and deformation of the robot’s parts are calculated based on the finite element analysis of the assembly model. Then, the structure of the parts is redesigned with the goal of minimized mass and the constraint of maximum displacement of the robot’s end by topology optimization. The proposed method has the advantages of a better lightweight effect compared with the conventional one, which is demonstrated by a simple two-linkage robot lightweight design. Finally, the method is applied on a 5 degree of freedom upper-limb exoskeleton robot for lightweight design. Results show that there is a 10.4% reduction of the mass compared with the conventional method.

Finite Element Analysis of Top Flanged Joint System of High Power Level Wind Turbine

2012 ◽  
Vol 591-593 ◽  
pp. 728-732
Author(s):  
Rong Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Rational Design ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Power Level ◽  
Operating Mode ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Joint System

This paper uses non-linear finite element method to structurally analyze top flanged joint system of a MW wind turbine, sets up a finite element model of top flanged joint system by applying finite element analysis software MSC.Marc/Mentat, makes an analysis on the stress distribution of key components of top flanged joint system under ultimate operating mode based on applying appropriate boundary condition and loads, and carries out security examination on top flange and joint bolt. Result shows that key components of the top flanged joint system can satisfy design requirements, and it has a guiding role for rational design and performance improvement of large scale wind turbine flange, which can be used in structural analysis of other flanged joint systems, and has certain practical value in the aspect of engineering.

Theoretical and Finite Element Analysis on Connecting Rod of Quintuple Cylinders Fracturing Pump

2013 ◽  
Vol 744 ◽  
pp. 190-193
Author(s):  
Xiu Hua Ma
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Small Deformation ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Connecting Rod ◽  
Maximum Displacement ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Structure Strength ◽  
Load Handling

According to the plunger pump movement principle, this paper analyzed the two kind of typical force situation of the connecting rod, and obtained the theoretical maximum value of the force. The finite element analysis method was applied to analyze the structure strength of the connecting rod. The finite element model of the connecting rod was established, and the load handling and boundary condition was analyzed. The maximum stress 405MPa occurs at the transition from the small end to the link body. The average stress of the link body is 136MPa. The maximum displacement is 0.17mm, belongs to the small deformation range. The last results of the node stress and displacement show that the connecting rod can work safely.

Simulation and Experimental Research of Disc Brake

2012 ◽  
Vol 472-475 ◽  
pp. 2251-2255
Author(s):  
Jin Lian Deng ◽  
Ying Ying Shan
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Engineering Application ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Stress And Strain ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Analysis Process ◽  
Disc Brakes ◽  
The Finite Element Model

Taking local-branded disc brakes for example, establishing the finite element model (FEM) of the assembly. Solving their stress and strain under work conditions, and the stress strain of its key components calipers and brackets is tested. The results showed that finite element analysis result of the caliper and bracket is consistent with experimental results, in line with engineering application, so finite element analysis process of brake assembly is feasible, finite element analysis for the brake industry to provide guidance.

Finite Element Analysis of Reinforced Brick Wall with Opening Hole

2011 ◽  
Vol 243-249 ◽  
pp. 5506-5511 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kun Zhu ◽  
Er Yu Zhu ◽  
Wei Yang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Brick Wall ◽  
Analysis Software ◽  
Maximum Displacement ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Open Hole ◽  
Reinforcement Model

Based on the result of investigation of farmer’s house in Beijing, a finite element model of reinforced brick wall with a open hole was established, using the ANSYS finite element analysis software. Besides, several reinforcement ways were compared and analyzed. The differences of the maximum displacement and the stress value of different models in the same force condition were discussed. As a result, we put forward a reference reinforcement model.

Finite Element Analysis of Large Diameter Grouted Connections

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lars P. Nielsen
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Large Diameter ◽  
Wind Farms ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Offshore Wind ◽  
Offshore Wind Turbine ◽  
Joint Research ◽  
Element Analysis

When considering offshore monopile foundations designed for wind turbine support structures, a grouted connection between the monopile and an overlapping transition piece has become the de facto standard. These connections rely on axial loads being carried primarily by the bond between the steel and grout as shear. Given the critical nature of the grouted connection in a system with zero redundancy, the current design verification requirement is that a finite element analysis is performed to ascertain the viability of the connection with respect to combined axial and bending capacity whilst pure axial capacity is handled as a decoupled phenomenon using simple analytical formulas. The present paper addresses the practical modeling aspects of such a finite element model, covering subjects such as constitutive formulations for the grout, mesh density, and steel/grout interaction. The aim of the paper is to discuss different modeling approaches and, to the extent possible, provide basic guidelines for the minimum requirements valid for this type of analysis. This discussion is based on the accumulated experience gained though the independent verification of more than 10 currently operational offshore wind farms that have been certified by DNV, as well as the significant joint research and development with industry captured in the DNV Offshore Standard for Design of Offshore Wind Turbine Structures DNV-OS-J101. Moreover, general observations relating to the basic subjects such as overall geometric extent of the model, inclusion of secondary structures, detail simplification, boundary conditions, load application etc. are presented based on the authors more than 3 year involvement on the subject at DNV.

scholarly journals Structural optimisation of wind turbine towers based on finite element analysis and genetic algorithm

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Wang ◽  
Athanasios Kolios ◽  
Maria Martinez Luengo ◽  
Xiongwei Liu
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Structural Design ◽  
Structural Optimisation ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Wind Turbine Tower ◽  
Wind Turbine Towers ◽  
Optimisation Model

Abstract. A wind turbine tower supports the main components of the wind turbine (e.g. rotor, nacelle, drive train components, etc.). The structural properties of the tower (such as stiffness and natural frequency) can significantly affect the performance of the wind turbine, and the cost of the tower is a considerable portion of the overall wind turbine cost. Therefore, an optimal structural design of the tower, which has a minimum cost and meets all design criteria (such as stiffness and strength requirements), is crucial to ensure efficient, safe and economic design of the whole wind turbine system. In this work, a structural optimisation model for wind turbine towers has been developed based on a combined parametric FEA (finite element analysis) and GA (genetic algorithm) model. The top diameter, bottom diameter and thickness distributions of the tower are taken as design variables. The optimisation model minimises the tower mass with six constraint conditions, i.e. deformation, ultimate stress, fatigue, buckling, vibration and design variable constraints. After validation, the model has been applied to the structural optimisation of a 5MW wind turbine tower. The results demonstrate that the proposed structural optimisation model is capable of accurately and effectively achieving an optimal structural design of wind turbine towers, which significantly improves the efficiency of structural optimisation of wind turbine towers. The developed framework is generic in nature and can be employed for a series of related problems, when advanced numerical models are required to predict structural responses and to optimise the structure.

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