Modular supporting structures design of Arctic wind turbine
Abstract
Modular supporting structures design of Arctic wind turbine
Incoming article date: 16.06.2025This article examines the support structures of a wind turbine designed for operation in the extreme climatic conditions of the Russian High North. The relevance of the study is driven by the strategic objectives of developing the Arctic zone of Russia and the necessity to account for specific environmental and climatic factors in the design of energy infrastructure. A modular structural system is proposed, taking into consideration transportation and technological constraints associated with Arctic wind turbines. A CAD-model of the structural system has been developed, comprising a three-section tubular conical tower and a compound pile cap with a three-point support configuration. CAE-based simulations were conducted to evaluate the load-bearing capacity of the structural system under extreme load combination. The results demonstrate that the proposed structural configuration meets transportation limitations while ensuring the strength and stability of the Arctic wind turbine under critical load combination. The proposed design solution is suitable for simplifying transportation and on-site assembly of Arctic wind turbine in remote northern energy infrastructure projects.
Keywords: Arctic wind turbine, modular structures, supporting structures, CAD modeling, CAE simulation, permafrost