SPOTBlade - Strategies for erosion and fouling Protection of Offshore Turbine Blades
Ongoing
As larger wind turbine blades are used, erosion of the leading edge due to rain droplets impact has become a serious issue. Research into strategies for blade protection and repair is critical.
Project Insights
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€911,317
Total Project Costs -
3 yr
Project Duration -
2021
Year Funded
Project Description
Lowering maintenance costs and increasing operational efficiency are primary challenges for the wind industry. This research aims to examine both the cause and repair of damage leading to a loss in energy generation from repeated impacts of water droplets on the blades of wind turbines.Project Details
Total Project Cost: €911,317
Funding Agency: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)
Year Funded: 2021
Lead Organisation: University of Limerick
Partner Organisation(s): Institute of Technology Carlow; National University of Ireland Galway; Technological University Dublin
Collaborators: ÉireComposites Teo
