A cost and performance comparison of LRTM and VI for the manufacture of large scale wind turbine blades
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Article Title | A cost and performance comparison of LRTM and VI for the manufacture of large scale wind turbine blades |
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ERA Journal ID | 4067 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Hutchinson, J. R. (Author), Schubel, P. J. (Author) and Warrior, N. A. (Author) |
Journal Title | Renewable Energy |
Journal Citation | 36 (2), pp. 866-871 |
Number of Pages | 6 |
Year | 2011 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0960-1481 |
1879-0682 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2010.07.025 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960148110003496 |
Abstract | Light resin transfer moulding (LRTM) has been developed as an alternative to vacuum infusion (VI) but a direct comparison between the two processes is needed to quantify any advantages. This paper uses a technical cost model and an empirical study to show the potential financial and performance benefits of LRTM for manufacture of a generic 40 m wind turbine blade shell. The use of LRTM when compared to VI demonstrated a possible 3% cost saving, improved dimensional stability (5.5%), and reductions in resin wastage (3%) and infusion time (25%). A decrease in internal void formation (0.9%) resulted in an increase in mechanical performance (<4%) for LRTM moulded parts. |
Keywords | Blades; Cost modelling; LRTM; Mould design; Wind energy; Blades; Cost modelling; LRTM; Mould design; Wind energy; Plastics Plants and Machinery; Plastics Processing; Organic Polymers; Cost and Value Engineering; Industrial Economics; Compressors and Pumps; Heat Treatment Processes; Strength of Building Materials; Mechanical Properties; Wind Power; PROCESS EQUIPMENT; POWER GENERATION AND POWER PLANTS; |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 401001. Engineering design |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | University of Nottingham, United Kingdom |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q4142/a-cost-and-performance-comparison-of-lrtm-and-vi-for-the-manufacture-of-large-scale-wind-turbine-blades
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