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I kind of doubt it. carbon fiber has pretty bad impact resistance which is necessary because the blades are spinning quickly enough that dust over time erodes t
by adgjlsfhk1 4y ago
I kind of doubt it. carbon fiber has pretty bad impact resistance which is necessary because the blades are spinning quickly enough that dust over time erodes the leading edge
- photochemsyn 4y agoDon't all wind turbine blades use various coatings / tapings on the leading edge to prevent degradation over time? https://www.lmwindpower.com/en/services/the-problade-ultra https://www.lmwindpower.com/en/services/the-problade-ultra > "Leading edge erosion (LEE) is a phenomenon where the leading edge of a wind turbine blade is eroded due to rain, hail, UV, sand, dust, and numerous airborne particulates. Since wind turbine blades are built to last over 2 decades, this erosion exposes the fiberglass beneath and ultimately impacts the blade’s life causing the turbine to produce less energy over time."
- liketochill 4y agoIt takes periodic maintenance to repair the blade and restore efficiency.
- foobiekr 4y agoI’m wonder how the eroded fibers are from an inhalation risk perspective.
- jabl 4y agoHmm, we make aircraft, including supersonic ones, out of carbon fiber. So surely the problem is manageable somehow? If nothing else, put some metal plates on the leading edges?
- adgjlsfhk1 4y agomost of the time an airplane is at altitude where there is a lot less stuff in the air. (and when they're at low attitudes, they are going a lot slower)