Design and analysis of a smart composite beam for small wind turbine blade construction

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Supeni, Eris Elianddy. 2012. "Design and analysis of a smart composite beam for small wind turbine blade construction." 2012 Southern Regional Engineering Conference (SREC 2012). Toowoomba, Australia 01 Sep 2012 Canberra, Australia.
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Design and analysis of a smart composite beam for small wind turbine blade construction

Presentation TypePaper
Authors
AuthorSupeni, Eris Elianddy
Journal or Proceedings TitleProceedings of the 2012 Southern Regional Engineering Conference (SREC 2012)
Number of Pages26
Year2012
Place of PublicationCanberra, Australia
Conference/Event2012 Southern Regional Engineering Conference (SREC 2012)
Event Details
2012 Southern Regional Engineering Conference (SREC 2012)
Event Date
01 Sep 2012
Event Location
Toowoomba, Australia
Abstract

Wind energy is seen as a viable alternative energy option for future energy demand. The blades of wind turbines are generally regarded as the most critical component of the wind turbine system. Ultimately, the blades act as the prime mover of the whole system which interacts with the wind flow during the production of energy. During wind turbine operation the wind loading cause the deflection of the wind turbine blade which can be significant and affect the turbine efficiency. Such a deflection in wind blade not only will result in lower performance in electrical power generation but also increase of material degradation due high fatigue life and can significantly shorten the longevity for the wind turbine material. In harnessing stiffness of the blade will contribute massive weight factor and consequently excessive bending moment. To overcome this excessive deflection due to wind loading on the blade, it is feasible to use shape memory alloy (SMA) wires which has ability take the blade back to its optimal operational shape.

Keywordssmart structures; wind turbine technology; wind energy; renewable energy; shape memory alloys
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020401703. Energy generation, conversion and storage (excl. chemical and electrical)
401602. Composite and hybrid materials
490109. Theoretical and applied mechanics
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USQ Conference. Only the Abstract, as supplied here, was published in the Conference Proceedings.

Byline AffiliationsFaculty of Engineering and Surveying
Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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