Hutchinson, J. R. and Schubel, P. J. and Warrior, N. A. (2011) A cost and performance comparison of LRTM and VI for the manufacture of large scale wind turbine blades. Renewable Energy, 36 (2). pp. 866-871. ISSN 0960-1481
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.
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| Item Type: | Article (Commonwealth Reporting Category C) |
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| Refereed: | Yes |
| Item Status: | Live Archive |
| Additional Information: | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
| Faculty / Department / School: | No Faculty |
| Date Deposited: | 22 May 2017 05:05 |
| Last Modified: | 22 May 2017 05:05 |
| Uncontrolled 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; |
| Fields of Research : | 12 Built Environment and Design > 1204 Engineering Design > 120403 Engineering Design Methods |
| Socio-Economic Objective: | E Expanding Knowledge > 97 Expanding Knowledge > 970109 Expanding Knowledge in Engineering |
| Identification Number or DOI: | 10.1016/j.renene.2010.07.025 |
| URI: | http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/31659 |
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