EXPLORING THE ADVANCES AND CHALLENGES IN 3D PRINTING OF WIND TURBINE BLADES
2025 (Engelska)Självständigt arbete på avancerad nivå (magisterexamen), 10 poäng / 15 hp
Studentuppsats (Examensarbete)
Abstract [en]
Wind turbine manufacturing has seen enhanced technological advancements as a result of the growing demand for clean energy. This study looks into how 3D printing can enhance design flexibility, minimise materials waste, and be more environmentally conscious. Thematic analysis and qualitative secondary research were used to investigate key trends, challenges, and future directions. Results focus on advantages in cost-effectiveness and recyclability, but there are challenges regarding material durability, scalability, and economic feasibility. The study uncovers recent technological advancements, sustainability improvements, and how 3D-printed wind turbine blades have the potential to revolutionise the industry.The paper synthesises the current range of shaping this dynamic field and proposes the key recommendations for future research and development. The recommendation is to emphasise the need for high-performance advancement and influencing the additive manufacturing process's recycling material design. This advancement helps to increase the efficiency of printing speed and scalability. The paper critically describes a significant challenge that currently impedes with industrial adoption of wind turbine blade making through 3D printing technology. Addressing all the issues, it has achieved economic viability in production and established a standard quality assurance protocol.
Ort, förlag, år, upplaga, sidor
2025. , s. 44
Nyckelord [en]
Wind turbine manufacturing, 3D printing, turbine blades
Nationell ämneskategori
Maskinteknik
Identifikatorer
URN: urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-56519OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hh-56519DiVA, id: diva2:1971804
Ämne / kurs
Maskinteknik
Utbildningsprogram
Magisterprogram i maskinteknik
Presentation
2025-05-20, S4057, Halmstad University, Halmstad, 11:20 (Engelska)
Handledare
Examinatorer
2025-06-182025-06-182025-10-01Bibliografiskt granskad