The Use of Polyaspartic Gel Coats for the Improvement of Wind Turbine Composite Blades

The Use of Polyaspartic Gel Coats for the Improvement of Wind Turbine Composite Blades

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Eisemon, Kristine Ellen
Language:English
Published: Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK 2009
Subjects:
Chemistry
Energy
Materials Science
Plastics
Polymers
Polyaspartic
Wind Energy
Wind Blades
Composite
Gel Coat
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1244570874
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-case12445708742021-08-03T05:33:15Z The Use of Polyaspartic Gel Coats for the Improvement of Wind Turbine Composite Blades Eisemon, Kristine Ellen Chemistry Energy Materials Science Plastics Polymers Polyaspartic Wind Energy Wind Blades Composite Gel Coat The production of polymer composite blades for wind turbines is a labor intensive and expensive process. Product and process technologies that can reduce either of these factors for the blade manufacturer are generally sought after. It is shown that the use of a polyaspartic gel coat is both technically and commercially advantageous for the production of composite wind blades. The wind energy market is examined and used to gauge the commercial potential of a polyaspartic gel coat in this market. Some of the technical challenges faced by blade manufacturers are described along with how a polyaspartic gel coat can help alleviate the issue of surface voids and porosity. The advantages of using a polyaspartic gel coat over other possible approaches are discussed, and the underlying chemistry and material science are investigated. It is shown that the incorporation of a polyaspartic gel coat can reduce blade finishing labor by 57% and reduce cost by 22%. 2009-10-23 English text Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1244570874 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1244570874 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic Chemistry
Energy
Materials Science
Plastics
Polymers
Polyaspartic
Wind Energy
Wind Blades
Composite
Gel Coat
spellingShingle Chemistry
Energy
Materials Science
Plastics
Polymers
Polyaspartic
Wind Energy
Wind Blades
Composite
Gel Coat
Eisemon, Kristine Ellen
The Use of Polyaspartic Gel Coats for the Improvement of Wind Turbine Composite Blades
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