Using the AIDA Method in the Design of New Elements for the Photovoltaic Mounting Structures
To address diverse challenges and accelerate the adoption of PV technology, innovative and cost-effective PV assemblies are essential. The Analysis of Interconnected Decision Areas—the AIDA method—offers a promising approach to achieving this goal by providing a structured framework for identifying,...
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| description | To address diverse challenges and accelerate the adoption of PV technology, innovative and cost-effective PV assemblies are essential. The Analysis of Interconnected Decision Areas—the AIDA method—offers a promising approach to achieving this goal by providing a structured framework for identifying, assessing, and optimizing the design of PV assemblies. The aim is to demonstrate how AIDA can be effectively used to identify and assess potential improvements in PV assembly design, leading to the development of more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly PV systems. For this, out of 54 combinations, 10 of them were retained, so that in the end only two possible solutions obtained by applying AIDA remained. Both structures were assessed by applying FEM, analysing data regarding equivalent von Mises stresses and displacements but also the existence of stress hotspots. A design insight study was also carried out. Also, the models were first built by additive manufacturing (3D printing). These models were evaluated by a manufacturer so that the evaluation matrix and criteria satisfaction matrix could be successfully completed. Therefore, AIDA can be successfully used in solving problems in product design in the field of mounting structures for PV panels. Depending on the manufacturer’s capabilities, the intended functions can be adapted quickly, because AIDA is quite simple to apply if the data of the problem are known very well. Following the application of the FEM it was concluded that the surfaces as simple as possible are to be followed in the design of components. Also, an assessment of environmental impact was successfully undertaken by means of software assistance. The decision to use one option or another is a subjective one. If the technical data are followed, then one type of structure is the one that the manufacturer should adopt as a solution to the problem. However, if the manufacturer considers that the impact on the environment is important and dedicates resources in this direction, then a different type of structure should be adopted. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-16ff120e1f95455692e23269db1cf75a2024-03-27T13:51:55ZengMDPI AGMachines2075-17022024-03-0112321110.3390/machines12030211Using the AIDA Method in the Design of New Elements for the Photovoltaic Mounting StructuresVlad Andrei Ciubotariu0Cosmin Constantin Grigoras1Valentin Zichil2Bogdan Alexandru Chirita3Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and Management, “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău, 157 Calea Mărășești, 600115 Bacău, RomaniaDepartment of Engineering and Management, Mechatronics, “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău, 157 Calea Mărășești, 600115 Bacău, RomaniaDepartment of Engineering and Management, Mechatronics, “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău, 157 Calea Mărășești, 600115 Bacău, RomaniaDepartment of Industrial Systems Engineering and Management, “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău, 157 Calea Mărășești, 600115 Bacău, RomaniaTo address diverse challenges and accelerate the adoption of PV technology, innovative and cost-effective PV assemblies are essential. The Analysis of Interconnected Decision Areas—the AIDA method—offers a promising approach to achieving this goal by providing a structured framework for identifying, assessing, and optimizing the design of PV assemblies. The aim is to demonstrate how AIDA can be effectively used to identify and assess potential improvements in PV assembly design, leading to the development of more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly PV systems. For this, out of 54 combinations, 10 of them were retained, so that in the end only two possible solutions obtained by applying AIDA remained. Both structures were assessed by applying FEM, analysing data regarding equivalent von Mises stresses and displacements but also the existence of stress hotspots. A design insight study was also carried out. Also, the models were first built by additive manufacturing (3D printing). These models were evaluated by a manufacturer so that the evaluation matrix and criteria satisfaction matrix could be successfully completed. Therefore, AIDA can be successfully used in solving problems in product design in the field of mounting structures for PV panels. Depending on the manufacturer’s capabilities, the intended functions can be adapted quickly, because AIDA is quite simple to apply if the data of the problem are known very well. Following the application of the FEM it was concluded that the surfaces as simple as possible are to be followed in the design of components. Also, an assessment of environmental impact was successfully undertaken by means of software assistance. The decision to use one option or another is a subjective one. If the technical data are followed, then one type of structure is the one that the manufacturer should adopt as a solution to the problem. However, if the manufacturer considers that the impact on the environment is important and dedicates resources in this direction, then a different type of structure should be adopted.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1702/12/3/211AIDAmounting structurescost-effectivenessselection criteria matrix3D printingFEM |
| spellingShingle | Vlad Andrei Ciubotariu Cosmin Constantin Grigoras Valentin Zichil Bogdan Alexandru Chirita Using the AIDA Method in the Design of New Elements for the Photovoltaic Mounting Structures Machines AIDA mounting structures cost-effectiveness selection criteria matrix 3D printing FEM |
| title | Using the AIDA Method in the Design of New Elements for the Photovoltaic Mounting Structures |
| title_full | Using the AIDA Method in the Design of New Elements for the Photovoltaic Mounting Structures |
| title_fullStr | Using the AIDA Method in the Design of New Elements for the Photovoltaic Mounting Structures |
| title_full_unstemmed | Using the AIDA Method in the Design of New Elements for the Photovoltaic Mounting Structures |
| title_short | Using the AIDA Method in the Design of New Elements for the Photovoltaic Mounting Structures |
| title_sort | using the aida method in the design of new elements for the photovoltaic mounting structures |
| topic | AIDA mounting structures cost-effectiveness selection criteria matrix 3D printing FEM |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1702/12/3/211 |
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