Advanced Smart Biomaterials and Energy Research Group
Material Selection and Projection on the Composite Wind Turbine Blades’ Fatigue Life and Strenght
Author(s)
Mine Yaglikci
Melih Soner Celiktas
Published: July 2018
ABSTRACT
Energy prices fluctuations, supply uncertainties and environmental concerns are driving the Globe to rethink its energy mix and develop diverse sources of clean, renewable energy. Wind turbine blade is on of the most research is carried out in terms of the material in the renewable energies. Turbine blades are elements that capture the maximum amount of wind to produce energy. In this respect, blades both design and material aspect of the wind turbine is becoming one of the most important elements. At the same time turbine blades due to exposure to aerodynamic conditions are the most in damaged parts. Wind turbine blades in high-strength materials to adapt to the harsh natural conditions must be selected. Composite materials are preferred for the wind turbine blades due to both mechanical properties and light weight the product. This study includes work done on behalf of improve the mechanical means used in the composite materials of the wind turbine blade. Reinforcement and matrix materials used for strengthenings were examined and the results were compared. Additionally, this study focused on future projections of wind blade materials.
Citation: Engineer and Machinery
Volume: 59
Keywords: Wind turbine blades / Composite materials / Strength / Strengthenings
