Wind power

Keywords

Water

Diffusion

Chemical degradation


Wind power

The use of wind turbine has exploded the last decade. Wind turbine parks of today consisting of hundreds of wind turbines have become common in Europe and Scandinavia. Loss in efficiency and performance may be a challenge due to limited moisture barriers and strong UV irradiation in combination with high temperatures.


Services

Diffusion of water through coatings

Blistering and osmosis

Water induced stress

Simulation of stress/strain in the fibre reinforced plastic during use

Compatibility testing

Prediction fo stability and lifetime

Creep