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Design, fabrication, and test of a steel spar wind turbine bladeThe 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.
Document ID
19800008212
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Sullivan, T. L. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Sirocky, P. J., Jr. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Viterna, L. A. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1979
Publication Information
Publication: Large Wind Turbine Design Characteristics and R and D Requirements
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Accession Number
80N16472
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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