Publication Date:
2016-06-07
Description:
The design and fabrication of wind turbine blades based on 60 foot steel spars are discussed. Performance and blade load information is given and compared to analytical prediction. In addition, performance is compared to that of the original MOD-O aluminum blades. Costs for building the two blades are given, and a projection is made for the cost in mass production. Design improvements to reduce weight and improve fatigue life are suggested.
Keywords:
ENERGY PRODUCTION AND CONVERSION
Type:
Large Wind Turbine Design Characteristics and R and D Requirements; p 267-284
Format:
application/pdf