Papadakis, N., Ramirez, C. and Reynolds, N. (2009) Designing composite wind turbine blades for disposal, recycling or reuse. In: Management, recycling and reuse of waste composites. Woodhead Publishing Ltd., Oxford, U.K., 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 > 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.
Date:	18 December 2009
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Status:	Not Peer Reviewed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
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/47741

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