Transporting today’s increasingly long and heavy wind turbine blades is becoming more complex. Every step – from loading to ship and road transport to final installation – introduces mechanical loads that can cause damage if not fully understood. To make…
When it comes to dismantling and recycling wind turbines, the discussion revolves around one component in particular: the rotor blade. The aim of the research at Fraunhofer IWES is to ensure high-quality recycling.
The longer the rotor blade, the more glue is needed to bond the blade shells together. IWES scientists have developed the Variable Glue Applicator to simplify and improve the application of adhesive.
