11 ms·
Have we solved the problem of propellers breaking a lot and being nob recyclable yet?
by anonnyj 5y ago
Have we solved the problem of propellers breaking a lot and being nob recyclable yet?
- WJW 5y agoYes, those are both solved problems. The blades do not in fact "break a lot" in the first place, and manufacturers can recycle old blades at the end of their lifespan into materials for new blades. See for example https://www.reuters.com/business/sustainable-business/end-wind-power-waste-vestas-unveils-blade-recycling-technology-2021-05-17/ https://www.reuters.com/business/sustainable-business/end-wi..., which you could easily have found with a single google search.
- edhelas 5y ago> The new technology *will "be* a significant milestone > The project *aims to develop* the technology for industrial scale production *within three years* Still waiting for Elon Musk "next year AI will drive your Tesla" 2016 promise.
- pyrale 5y agoThe paper you quote is a press release from 8 months ago that claims to have research project that allows blade recycling. It's far from a mature industry ecosystem.
- thehappypm 5y agoLet’s say your an aluminum refinery. Would you rather process these propellers or raw ore?
- kleton 5y agoAre these aluminum or some fiber-reinforced composite?