Photovoltaic Floating Cover System for Reservoirs
Auteur(s): |
Miguel Redon
Carlos Ferrer Gisbert Carlos Ferrer Javier Ferran Bautista Torregrosa Francisco Sanchez |
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Médium: | papier de conférence |
Langue(s): | anglais |
Conférence: | 35th Annual Symposium of IABSE / 52nd Annual Symposium of IASS / 6th International Conference on Space Structures: Taller, Longer, Lighter - Meeting growing demand with limited resources, London, United Kingdom, September 2011 |
Publié dans: | IABSE-IASS 2011 London Symposium Report |
Année: | 2011 |
Abstrait: |
This paper describes an innovative structural system for covering water reservoirs, based on an assembly of modular floating platforms. There are two main advantages of this system: mitigation of water loss by evaporation and the generation of electricity. The platforms are suitable for the installation of photovoltaic modules. The paper provides a detailed description of the system components, and discusses design and calculation aspects. Finally, the results of the execution of a full scale prototype are given. As conclusion, the behaviour of the covering system has been completely satisfactory. |