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| Titre : |
Composite design software - Gaining currency within the wind industry |
| Type de document : |
texte imprimé |
| Auteurs : |
Olivier Guillermin, Auteur |
| Année de publication : |
2010 |
| Article en page(s) : |
p. 28-32 |
| Note générale : |
Bibliogr. |
| Langues : |
Américain (ame) |
| Catégories : |
Composites
Eléments finis, Méthode des
Eoliennes -- Matériaux
Modélisation tridimensionnelle
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| Index. décimale : |
668.4 Plastiques, vinyles |
| Résumé : |
The wind energy industry is growing rapidly as a confluence of economic, political and environmental factorshas convinced just about everyone that wind should be part of a comprehensive energy solution. There are a lot of good reasons people feel that way. First, there is the recognition of the need to diversify energy sources and alleviate dependency on fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are in high demand around the globe and are therefore subject to supply issues and volatile pricing. Secondly, the detrimental effect of greenhouse gases and the resultant global warming has become a serious concern for governments and is influencing the legislative agenda.
Finally, there is this simple fact : wind is a free, unlimited and pollution-free resource That's a hard combination to beat.
While wind energy is generally experiencing healthy growth, it is not moving inlock step across the globe. While it is a proven and mature energy source in a few European countries, such as Denmark, Holland, Germany and Spain, it is a young and growing mariet in North America and an industry that is ramping up at breakneck speed in emerging markets, such as China and India. In addition, attention is turning to the great energy potential held by offshore implementations of large wind farms in many regions, especially Europe.
Given the potential for continued strong growth, manufacturers of composite wind turbine blades are looking for new engineering solutions that will enable them to sustain the current pace of demand and to develop high quality products quicker and at ever more competitive prices. Indeed, the average size of a wind turbine keeps growing, requiring longer and lighter blades with more adapted profiles and better performing aerodynamics.
While much of the innovation for new blades comes from the wind industry itself, engineers are casting an eye toward other industries that have successfully used high-performance composite materials, advanced manufacturing processes and composite engineering software. Not coincidentally, many new engineers hired at wind turbine engineering companies com from aerospace or aerospace-related companies. That's because wind energy is an exciting and vibrant industry with all kinds of potential for those who have long-term and hard-won composites experience and can use that expertise to deliver innovative solutions for designing and manufacturing turbine blades. |
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in SAMPE JOURNAL > Vol. 46, N° 6 (11-12/2010) . - p. 28-32
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