METHODS FOR MODIFYING WIND TURBINE BLADE MOLDS

摘要

The present disclosure is directed methods for modifying molds of rotor blades of a wind turbine. In certain embodiments, the blade mold is constructed, at least in part, of a thermoplastic material optionally reinforced with a fiber material. In one embodiment, the method includes identifying at least one blade mold addition for the mold of the rotor blade and positioning the blade mold addition at a predetermined location of the mold of the rotor blade. Further, the blade mold addition is constructed, at least in part, of a thermoplastic material. Thus, the method includes applying at least one of heat, pressure, or one or more chemicals at an interface of the blade mold addition and the mold so as to join the blade mold addition to the mold. In further embodiments, the methods described herein are also directed repairing thermoplastic blade molds.

主权项

1. A method for modifying a mold of a rotor blade of a wind turbine, the mold constructed, at least in part, of a thermoplastic material, the method comprising:
identifying at least one blade mold addition for the mold of the rotor blade, the blade mold addition constructed, at least in part, of a thermoplastic material; positioning the blade mold addition at a predetermined location of the mold of the rotor blade; and, applying at least one of heat, pressure, or one or more chemicals at an interface of the blade mold addition and the mold so as to join the blade mold addition to the mold.