Mihaela Madalina Salahoru
Analysis and Optimization of Wind Turbine Blade Repair Processes.
Rel. Giovanni Bracco, Lorenzo Frau. Politecnico di Torino, Corso di laurea magistrale in Ingegneria Energetica E Nucleare, 2025
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Abstract
This thesis analyses and optimizes the repair processes of wind turbine blades, focusing on onshore maintenance and its impact on technical performance, cost reduction, and environmental sustainability. Wind energy is a key pillar of the energy transition, yet blade deterioration remains a major challenge for reliability and lifecycle efficiency. The study examines damage typologies, repair methods, and material choices to define a structured approach to blade restoration that combines engineering accuracy and sustainability metrics. Structural repairs—such as scarf joints, core replacements, and trailing-edge restorations—restore up to 95% of the original mechanical strength, provided that surface preparation, adhesive selection, and curing parameters are rigorously controlled.
Surface repairs, including polyurethane coatings and erosion tapes, restore aerodynamic efficiency and limit performance losses due to environmental wear
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