Wind turbine blade leading edge erosion : an investigation of rain droplet and hailstone impact induced damage mechanisms

Leading edge erosion of modern wind turbine blades is a growing and developing issue within the wind industry, effecting blade performance and efficiency. Little is known, researched or published on the phenomenon and there are currently no apparent full-proof material solutions for the issue. The r...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Keegan, Mark Hugh
Published: University of Strathclyde 2014
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.629037