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Composite Engineering, Inc
Blade Concept
The choice of a molding method has been crucial to this project from its inception. The goal
is to develop a manufacturing method that will produce an aerodynamically superior wind
turbine blade that is light in weight, low in cost and extremely consistent. During the preparation
of the proposal and later during the initial phase of the project we spent considerable time
evaluating the various commercial manufacturing methods available. RIM skins and a
carbon/epoxy spar were chosen as the most practical method of meeting the design objectives
within the time and cost budget available.Page 31 of 56
Blade Concept
Load Carrying Spar
Carbon / Epoxy
Compliant Skins
Polyurethane
Family of Sizes
7.5m 8.25m 9.Om 10.OmDE-FG36-04GO14256
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Wright, David M. & Bennett, Keith. Low Speed Technology for Small Turbine Development Reaction Injection Molded 7.5 Meter Wind Turbine Blade, report, July 31, 2007; United States. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc896372/m1/33/: accessed April 24, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.