Posters
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We would like to invite you to come and see the posters at our upcoming conference. The posters will showcase a diverse range of research topics, and will give delegates an opportunity to engage with the authors and learn more about their work. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or simply curious about the latest developments in your field, we believe that the posters will offer something of interest to everyone. So please join us at the conference and take advantage of this opportunity to learn and engage with your peers in industry and the academic community.
PO015: REVERSIble adhesiVE bonding to meet the evolving needs of the global wind energy
Javier Goñi, Business Development Manager for the Energy market, CIDETEC
Abstract
The rapid increase in wind turbine installations has highlighted the challenges associated with managing turbines at the end of their life cycle. A major issue in wind farm operations is the disposal of large, non-biodegradable fiberglass rotor blades, which are difficult to recycle and are currently either landfilled or incinerated. However, the industry is progressing with new technologies and circular economy models to develop more sustainable solutions. The REVERSIVE Eurostars project aims to address these challenges by developing a recyclable, debondable/re-bondable epoxy adhesive with selective control over adhesive strength, enabling efficient disassembly for repair or dismantling at the end of the turbine's service life. Key innovations of this project include debonding/re-bonding on-demand technology, joining simulation, and non-destructive testing (NDT) using Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducers (EMAT). One of the project's primary objectives is to develop a conductive adhesive that facilitates easy debonding and re-bonding through heat. Several strategies have been explored to achieve a stimuli-responsive dynamic adhesive, including: 1. Incorporating metallic or ferromagnetic meshes to enable Joule or induction heating for bond line heating. 2. Adding carbon-based fillers to the adhesive to enhance electrical and thermal conductivity, allowing Joule heating. Additionally, the project focuses on creating joining simulations and industrial-scale debonding/re-bonding tools. EMAT-based NDT techniques will be validated for assessing bond status in wind blades.
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