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Designing composite wind turbine blades for disposal, recycling or reuse

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Papadakis, N., Ramirez, C. and Reynolds, Neil (2009) Designing composite wind turbine blades for disposal, recycling or reuse. In: Goodship, V., (ed.) Management, recycling and reuse of waste composites. Oxford, U.K.: Woodhead Publishing Ltd., pp. 443-457. ISBN 9781845694623

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Abstract

In this chapter, we consider the emerging issue of end-of-life wind turbines. A background on wind energy is presented, with a brief overview of current installed capacity and future market trends, including estimations of production volumes. Materials selection, turbine design and existing manufacturing techniques are covered, along with a discussion of the current research being conducted into new materials and processes that will naturally affect end-of-life considerations. Additionally, a typical wind turbine life cycle is examined. The subject of end-of-life wind turbine blades is approached, both from a current industry perspective and also in the light of research into the challenges and opportunities offered by the inevitable large increase in numbers of end-of-life turbine blades. The following end-of-life scenarios are examined: disposal, reusing and also recycling.

Item Type: Book Item
Subjects: G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences
T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Divisions: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Engineering > WMG (Formerly the Warwick Manufacturing Group)
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Ltd.
Place of Publication: Oxford, U.K.
ISBN: 9781845694623
Book Title: Management, recycling and reuse of waste composites
Editor: Goodship, V.
Official Date: 18 December 2009
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18 December 2009Published
Number of Pages: 624
Page Range: pp. 443-457
Status: Not Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access

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