Design of a fibrous composite preform for wind turbine rotor blades

Jens Zangenberg Hansen, Povl Brøndsted, M. Kofoed

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    Abstract

    The present work addresses the different factors and challenges one must cope with in the design process of a composite preform used for the load-carrying main laminate of a wind turbine rotor blade. The design process is split up into different key elements, each of which are presented and discussed separately. The key elements are all interconnected, which complicate the design process and involves an iterative procedure. The aim is to provide an overview of the process that governs the design of composite preforms for wind turbine blades. The survey can be used as an information source on composite preform manufacturing. Basic knowledge on wind turbine blade technology and composites is assumed. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalMaterials & Design
    Volume56
    Pages (from-to)635-641
    ISSN0264-1275
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014

    Keywords

    • Composite
    • Preform design
    • Wind turbine rotor blade
    • Non-crimp fabric
    • Glass fibre

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