A novel adaptive blade concept for large-scale wind turbines. Part II : Structural design and power performance
- Submitting institution
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University of Bristol
- Unit of assessment
- 12 - Engineering
- Output identifier
- 93587758
- Type
- D - Journal article
- DOI
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10.1016/j.energy.2014.04.073
- Title of journal
- Energy
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- First page
- 25
- Volume
- 73
- Issue
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- ISSN
- 0360-5442
- Open access status
- Out of scope for open access requirements
- Month of publication
- August
- Year of publication
- 2014
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- Output has been delayed by COVID-19
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- Forensic science
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- Criminology
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- Interdisciplinary
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- Number of additional authors
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2
- Research group(s)
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A - Advanced Composites Collaboration for Innovation & Science ACCIS
- Proposed double-weighted
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- Reserve for an output with double weighting
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- Additional information
- Funded by Vestas Wind Systems A/S, this paper proposes a novel turbine blade design, which is able to adapt its shape to maximise energy capture, while reducing structural loads and extending the durability of the turbine. The concept exploits ‘variable stiffness composites’ and a unique and synergistic combination of geometric and material properties to achieve passive blade shape adaptation. This paper led to a collaboration and two journal publications with DNV GL (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2017.06.048, https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/753/4/042006) and attracted further funding from Vestas and the ORE Catapult for two PhD studentships.
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- Non-English
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