Big Turbine Blade Build

The innovation of first segmented composite blades increase power generation, ease installation and keep weight and costs in check. The amount of generated power turbine increases with blade length in proportion to the square of the the rotor's distance while the blade mass increases in proportion to the cube of its diameter. This means that the rate of mass increase exceeds the rate of generated power increase as the blade gets longer. This article discusses the design and engineering challenges of new blades for wind turbines.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/10834117
• Authors:
  • Gardiner, Ginger
• Publication Date: 2013-8

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 46-48
• Serial:
  • Composites Technology
  • Volume: 18
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Gardner Publications Incorporated
  • ISSN: 1083-4117

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aerodynamics; Blades (Machinery); Costs; Design; Electric power generation; Technological innovations; Turbines
• Subject Areas: Design; Energy; Transportation (General); I20: Design and Planning of Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01492028
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 22 2013 10:52AM