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The use of wood for wind turbine blade constructionThe interrelationships between moisture and wood, conditions for dry rot spore activity, the protection of wood fibers from moisture, wood resin composites, wood laminating, quality control, and the mechanical properties of wood are discussed. The laminated veneer and the bonded sawn stock fabrication techniques, used in the construction of a turbine blade with a monocoque 'D' section forming the leading edge and a built up trailing edge section, are described. A 20 foot root end sample complete with 24 bonded-in studs was successfully subjected to large onetime loads in both the flatwise and edgewise directions, and to fatigue tests. Results indicate that wood is both a viable and advantageous material for use in wind turbine blades. The basic material is reasonably priced, domestically available, ecologically sound, and easily fabricated with low energy consumption.
Document ID
19800008214
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Gougeon, M.
(Gougeon Bros., Inc. Bay City, MI, United States)
Zuteck, M.
(Gougeon Bros., Inc. Bay City, MI, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1979
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Lewis Res. Center Large Wind Turbine Design Characteristics and R and D Requirements
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Accession Number
80N16474
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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