Effects of Wind-Wave Misalignment on a Wind Turbine Blade Mating Process: Impact Velocities, Blade Root Damages and Structural SafetyAssessment
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DOI: 10.1007/s11804-020-00141-7
Abstract: Most wind turbine blades are assembled piece-by-piece onto the hub of a monopile-type offshore wind turbine using jack-up crane vessels. Despite the stable foundation of the lifting cranes, the mating process exhibits substantial relative responses… read more here.
Keywords: wind wave; impact; wind turbine; blade root ... See more keywords
Impact assessment of a wind turbine blade root during an offshore mating process
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.11.012
Abstract: Abstract Single-blade installation is a popular method for installing blades on bottom-fixed offshore wind turbines. A jack-up crane vessel is often employed, and individual blades with their roots equipped with mechanical joints and bolted connections… read more here.
Keywords: blade; blade root; impact; wind ... See more keywords
Analysis of combined passively and actively morphing blade root chord length and blade taper for helicopter control
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DOI: 10.1108/aeat-04-2019-0077
Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of passive and active morphing of blade root chord length and blade taper on the control effort of the flight control system (FCS) of… read more here.
Keywords: blade taper; root chord; helicopter; blade root ... See more keywords