Damage assessment of hydrokinetic composite turbine blades

Steve E. Watkins; Kevin E. Robison; James R. Nicholas; Greg A. Taylor; K. Chandrashekhara; Joshua L. Rovey

doi:10.1117/12.2009840

16 April 2013 Damage assessment of hydrokinetic composite turbine blades

Steve E. Watkins, Kevin E. Robison, James R. Nicholas, Greg A. Taylor, K. Chandrashekhara, Joshua L. Rovey

Proceedings Volume 8694, Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security 2013; 86942B (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2009840
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2013, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Damage assessment of composite blades is investigated for hydrokinetic turbine applications in which lowvelocity impact damage is possible. The blades are carbon/epoxy laminates that are made using an out-of-autoclave process and the blade design is a hydrofoil with constant cross-section. Both undamaged and damaged blades are manufactured and instrumented with strain sensors. Water tunnel testing is conducted with varying flow velocities and for different blade angles. A theoretical simulation is included that is based on finite-element method. The influence of damage on the response characteristics is discussed as an indicator of structural health.

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Steve E. Watkins, Kevin E. Robison, James R. Nicholas, Greg A. Taylor, K. Chandrashekhara, and Joshua L. Rovey "Damage assessment of hydrokinetic composite turbine blades", Proc. SPIE 8694, Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security 2013, 86942B (16 April 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2009840

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