Composites in Wind Turbine Blade


Author
Message
justjay
justjay
Junior Member (7 reputation)Junior Member (7 reputation)Junior Member (7 reputation)Junior Member (7 reputation)Junior Member (7 reputation)Junior Member (7 reputation)Junior Member (7 reputation)Junior Member (7 reputation)Junior Member (7 reputation)
Group: Forum Members
Posts: 1, Visits: 18
Hi everyone,

I have a few questions regarding composites used in wind turbine blades. I have done some research and the best answer I have got is they use polyester matrix with reinforced glass fibre. My question is, if I was to manufacture a small subsection of it to simulate its surface,

a) what type of polyester resin and glass fibre would be best?

b) is it available on easycomposites?

All help is very much appreciated. Thank you
scottracing
scottracing
Supreme Being (2.6K reputation)Supreme Being (2.6K reputation)Supreme Being (2.6K reputation)Supreme Being (2.6K reputation)Supreme Being (2.6K reputation)Supreme Being (2.6K reputation)Supreme Being (2.6K reputation)Supreme Being (2.6K reputation)Supreme Being (2.6K reputation)
Group: Forum Members
Posts: 460, Visits: 5.2K
most turbine blades are made from the cheapest materials possible due to the amount of material required. The more advanced and longer blades use a carbon composite root end and spars down the middle.
Have you had a good look over on the vestas site?
GO

Merge Selected

Merge into selected topic...



Merge into merge target...



Merge into a specific topic ID...




Similar Topics

Reading This Topic

Explore
Messages
Mentions
Search