The shape of the wind power foundation mold
Wind power foundation mold is a mold used to produce wind turbine basic structure, and its shape needs to be designed according to the specific wind turbine model and installation requirements. This article will focus on the common shapes and characteristics of wind power foundation molds.
1. Circular mold.
Round molds are one of the most common shapes in wind power foundation molds. Its main characteristics are simple structure, easy processing and installation, and high stability when bearing loads. Circular molds are suitable for most onshore wind farms, especially those with direct-drive wind turbines. Its disadvantage is that it covers a large area and has high requirements for terrain, so it is not suitable for complex terrain areas such as mountains and hills.
2. Square mold.
The square mold is suitable for wind farms with a small base structure, and its main feature is a small footprint, which is easy to transport and install. In addition, the design of the square mold can be customized to the specific wind turbine model and installation requirements, providing a high degree of flexibility. However, the disadvantages of square molds are that the structure is relatively complex, the processing and installation are difficult, and the stability is relatively poor when bearing loads.
3. Rectangular mold.
A rectangular mold is a shape between round and square, and its main characteristics are a moderate footprint, easy processing and installation, and good stability when subjected to loads. Rectangular molds are suitable for most offshore wind farms and some onshore wind farms, especially for wind farms with doubly-fed wind turbines. Its disadvantage is that it is difficult to transport and install, and has high requirements for terrain, and is not suitable for areas with complex terrain.
Fourth, special-shaped molds.
For some special wind turbine models and installation requirements, special-shaped molds are required. Shaped molds are characterized by a high degree of flexibility and can be customized according to specific needs. However, the disadvantages of special-shaped molds are that they are difficult to design, process and install, and their stability is relatively poor when subjected to loads. In addition, the manufacturing cost of special-shaped molds is high, so they are less common in practical applications.
To sum up, the shape of the wind power foundation mold needs to be selected according to the specific wind turbine model and installation requirements. Different mold shapes have different advantages and disadvantages, which need to be comprehensively considered according to the actual situation in practical applications. With the continuous development of wind power technology, the design and manufacturing technology of wind power foundation molds will also continue to improve, providing better support for the development of the wind power industry.