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Santhosh K Chandrabalan
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areas of the blade
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UH-60
USAF F-16
Tip Speed: 600 mph (966 kph)
Max Speed: 1500 mph (2414 kph)
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There is a tendency to reduce test time by increasing the stress to unrealistic levels (time-to market)
source: q-lab.com
source: 3M
Total (295-3000 nm) 6500 MJ/m² Total (295-3000 nm) 8004 MJ/m²
source: ATLAS Weathering Testing Guidebook
*source:http://www.usclimatedata.com/climate/miami/florida/united-states/usfl0316
**source:http://www.usclimatedata.com/climate/phoenix/arizona/united-states/usaz0166
Amplification Factor and 1-Year Equivalent for 0.76 W/m²nm Q-UV (67% Light-On)
as in ISO 4892-3, cycle 2 (8 h UV 0,76 W/m² nm (340 nm) @ 50°C, 15 min. spray, 3:45 h condensation @ 50°C)
Q-UVA: 340nm UVA lamps at 0.76 W/m² nm result in an irradiance of 40.8
W/m² or a radiant exposure of 147 MJ/m² in the range between 295-385 nm per
1000 hours
Annual Solar Radiant Exposure (295-385 nm) 2,80E+08 J/m² Annual Solar Radiant Exposure (295-385 nm) 3,33E+08 J/m²
Annual Q-UV Radiant Exposure (295-385 nm) 1,29E+09 J/m² Annual Q-UV Radiant Exposure (295-385 nm) 1,29E+09 J/m²
Percentage Irradiation during Q-UVA 66,6 % Percentage Irradiation during Q-UVA 66,6 %
Q-UVA irrdiation amplification factor 3,06 Q-UVA irrdiation amplification factor 2,58
1 year Q-UVA irradiation test equivalent 2859 h 1 year Q-UVA irradiation test equivalent 3401 h
12 months under Florida conditions require almost 4 months in Q-UV tester: Factor is 3x
How relevant is this for a turbine ?
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Blade geometry
Blade twist
Blade pitch
Turbine Tilt
0° 180° 0°
-6°
90°
0°
9 hours 18 hours
50 hours 36 hours
Test Specifications – Polytech: Vtip [m/s] 157, Rain [mm/h] 30-35mm, Droplet Size [mm] 1-2mm
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Rain Erosion Comparison without aging
9 hours 18 hours
50 hours 36 hours
Test Specifications – Polytech: Vtip [m/s] 157, Rain [mm/h] 30-35mm, Droplet Size [mm] 1-2mm
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Wind Protection Tape 2.0
3X Performance vs Std. Wind Protection Tape*
Standard WPT Wind Protection Tape 2.0
4 hours
6 hours
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WPT 2.0 after 50 Hours of RET
3X Performance vs Std. Wind Protection Tape*
severe erosion
Gray W8780 WPT 2.0 – No
Visible Change
Test Specifications: Polytech - Vtip [m/s] 157, Rain [mm/h] 30-35mm, Droplet Size [mm] 1-2mm
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Wind Protection Tape 2.0 Aged
4X Performance after aging vs Std. Wind Protection Tape*
Standard WPT – 2000h Q-UV Wind Protection Tape 2.0 – 2000h Q-UV
Severe Erosion
4 hours 4 hours
18 hours
Test Specifications: Vtip [m/s] 157, Rain [mm/h] 30-35mm, Droplet Size [mm] 1-2mm
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Wind Protection Tape 2.0
Continued protection even with common application defects (air bubbles)*
*Seen in the sample above, air bubble formation not followed by catastrophic failure
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Wind Protection Tape 2.0 Repair
4X Performance after aging vs Std. Wind Protection Tape*
Test Specifications – Polytech: Vtip [m/s] 157, Rain [mm/h] 30-35mm, Droplet Size [mm] 1-2mm
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Wind Protection Tape 2.0
Robust Construction & Improved Application Product Construction
Improved Application
• Improved conformability Improved UV
High Grade PU
• Matte finish leading to reduced & Hydrolysis
Film
friction during application Package
• Improved repositionability
Other Advantages
• Improved final aesthetics
• Microbial resistance High Shear Robust
• Easy removability after product life Adhesive Manufacturing
• Patented Repair Method*
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