Project Details
Description
The research aimed to assess the available Leading Edge Protection (LEP) materials to support wind farm operators in deciding on their adoption. To achieve this, several objectives were realized, aligning with the call topic aims:
• Investigated droplet impingement erosion mechanisms related to composite wind turbine blades.
• Classified existing protective materials and protection methods.
• Characterized promising materials likely to offer cost-effective protection, considering factors like resistance to droplet impingement erosion, application method, adhesion, and cost.
• Performed droplet impingement testing on sample specimens of these materials.
• Evaluated and interpreted the results, including erosion rates, and provided a final ranking of materials based on their viability for adoption.
• Investigated droplet impingement erosion mechanisms related to composite wind turbine blades.
• Classified existing protective materials and protection methods.
• Characterized promising materials likely to offer cost-effective protection, considering factors like resistance to droplet impingement erosion, application method, adhesion, and cost.
• Performed droplet impingement testing on sample specimens of these materials.
• Evaluated and interpreted the results, including erosion rates, and provided a final ranking of materials based on their viability for adoption.
| Status | Finished |
|---|---|
| Effective start/end date | 1/07/21 → 30/06/24 |
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