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PRJ-5582 | Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU), NSF NHERI 2024: Aerodynamic Wind Load Assessment of Parallel Solar Panels: Evaluating Surface-Rooftop Pressure Correlations
Simon, M., M. Abdallah, I. Zisis (2024). Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU), NSF NHERI 2024: Aerodynamic Wind Load Assessment of Parallel Solar Panels: Evaluating Surface-Rooftop Pressure Correlations. DesignSafe-CI. https://doi.org/10.17603/ds2-w41b-4j65
| Authors | ; ; |
| Data Type(s) | Research Experience for Undergraduates |
| Natural Hazard Type(s) | Hurricane/Tropical Storm, Wind |
| Date of Publication | 2024-08-14 |
| Facilities | Wall of Wind - Florida International University |
| Awards | NSF, Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure, Network Coordination Office | 2129782 | National Science Foundation |
| Keywords | NSF NHERI FIU Wall of Wind Experimental Facility, Wind Engineering, Photovoltaics (PVs), Pressure Taps, Aerodynamic Wind Testing |
| DOI | 10.17603/ds2-w41b-4j65 |
| License | Creative Commons Attribution |
Description:
Wind loads on parallel photovoltaic (PV) panel arrays mounted on low-rise roofs were investigated using an open-circuit, atmospheric boundary-layer wind tunnel. Specifically, the pressure coefficients on the bottom surface of the PV and the rooftop were compared. This study aimed to evaluate a new testing method where pressure taps are placed on the rooftop of a model instead of the bottom surface of the PV panel, significantly reducing testing time and data errors. These results will aid researchers who can implement these results in future tests to improve aerodynamic PV testing efficiency.