Publication Date:
2019-06-27
Description:
The design, fabrication, testing, and evaluation of a prototype 150 foot long composite wind turbine blade is described. The design approach and material selection, compatible with low cost fabrication methods and objectives, are highlighted. The operating characteristics of the blade during rotating and nonrotating conditions are presented. The tensile, compression, and shear properties of the blade are reported. The blade fabrication, tooling, and quality assurance are discussed.
Keywords:
ENERGY PRODUCTION AND CONVERSION
Type:
NASA-CR-159775
,
DOE/NASA/0600-79/1
,
R-1575
Format:
application/pdf
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