Optimization of wind turbine blade spars

Alberto Pirrera; Marco Capuzzi; Neil Buckney; Paul M. Weaver

doi:10.2514/6.2012-1500

Optimization of wind turbine blade spars

Alberto Pirrera, Marco Capuzzi, Neil Buckney, Paul M. Weaver

University of Bristol

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Abstract

In order to be competitive in the energy market, the cost of wind power has to be driven down. Current blade designs exhibit a cubic relationship between length and mass. The aim of this project is to improve on this trend by exploring new structural concepts. Optimization techniques and high performance composites are used here as tools to devise novel ideas for the production of longer, more cost efficient blades that deliver cheaper kWh.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference 2012
Publisher	American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.
ISBN (Print)	9781600869372
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2012-1500
Publication status	Published - 2012
Externally published	Yes
Event	53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference 2012 - Honolulu, HI, United States Duration: 23 Apr 2012 → 26 Apr 2012

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Name	53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference 2012

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Conference	53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference 2012
Country/Territory	United States
City	Honolulu, HI
Period	23/04/12 → 26/04/12

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Pirrera, A., Capuzzi, M., Buckney, N., & Weaver, P. M. (2012). Optimization of wind turbine blade spars. In 53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference 2012 Article AIAA 2012-1500 (53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference 2012). American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2012-1500

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Pirrera, A, Capuzzi, M, Buckney, N & Weaver, PM 2012, Optimization of wind turbine blade spars. in 53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference 2012., AIAA 2012-1500, 53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference 2012, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc., 53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference 2012, Honolulu, HI, United States, 23/04/12. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2012-1500

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53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference 2012. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc., 2012. AIAA 2012-1500 (53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference 2012).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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Pirrera A, Capuzzi M, Buckney N, Weaver PM. Optimization of wind turbine blade spars. In 53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference 2012. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. 2012. AIAA 2012-1500. (53rd AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference 2012). doi: 10.2514/6.2012-1500

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