Analysis of Blade Fragment Risk at a Wind Energy Facility

David Simms, Scott Larwood

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Abstract

An analysis was performed to determine the risk posed by wind turbine fragments on roads and buildings at the National Wind Technology Center at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The authors used a previously developed model of fragment trajectory and took into account the wind speed/direction distribution at the site and the probability of rotor failure. The site-specific risk was assessed by determining the likelihood of impact and related consequences. For both the roads and buildings, the risk varied from low to routine, which was considered acceptable.
Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)848-856
Number of pages9
JournalWind Energy
Volume22
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/JA-4B00-72909

Keywords

  • analysis
  • hazards
  • NWTC
  • safety
  • wind energy

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