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Research article
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19 Dec 2017
Research article |
| 19 Dec 2017
Effects of defects in composite wind turbine blades – Part 1: Characterization and mechanical testing
SUNY New Paltz, Division of Engineering Programs, New Paltz, NY, USA
Trey W. Riddle
Sunstrand, LLC, Louisville, KY, USA
Douglas S. Cairns
Montana State University, Dept. of Mechanical and Industrial
Engineering, Bozeman, MT, USA
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Short summary
Given the rapid growth and large scale of wind turbines, it is important that wind farms achieve maximum availability by reducing downtime due to maintenance and failures. The Blade Reliability Collaborative, led by Sandia National Laboratories and sponsored by the US DOE, was formed to address this issue. A comprehensive study to characterize and understand the manufacturing flaws common in blades, and their impact on blade life, was performed by measuring and testing commonly included defects.
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