About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2022 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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Symposium
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Characterization of Minerals, Metals and Materials 2022
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Presentation Title |
Evaluation of Recyclable Thermoplastics for the Manufacturing of Wind Turbines Blades H-Darrieus |
Author(s) |
Andrés Felipe Olivera Castillo, Edwin Chica, Henry A. Colorado |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Andrés Felipe Olivera Castillo |
Abstract Scope |
Wind energy is one of the most important clean energy sources. However, the manufacturing of the blades requires a rethinking considering circular economy concepts, moreover, the blades can hold solid wastes from other processes. However, the most direct adverse environmental effect is in the dismantling of the turbines wind power since thermoset materials are the most typical material for the blades. Thus, this research seeks to evaluate 4 types of thermoplastic materials (PLA, PLA with carbon fiber, PETG, PETG with carbon fiber) manufactured in a 3D printer, which were compared via mechanical, thermal, and UV exposure tests. The material that meets the best conditions will be the one used to manufacture the blades of an H-Darrieus wind turbine on a laboratory scale. The power curve will be evaluated and will be compared with a turbine manufactured with conventional materials (Epoxy and carbon fiber). |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
Keywords |
Characterization, Composites, Environmental Effects |