Journal
POLYMER TESTING
Volume 50, Issue -, Pages 152-163Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2016.01.010
Keywords
Accelerated aging; Acoustic emission; Damage; Wind turbine
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Wind blades, an important application of polymeric composite materials, are subject to natural weathering. This study aims to evaluate mechanical, thermal and morphological behavior during accelerated aging in three thicknesses of epoxy and fiberglass polyurethane-coated composite plates used in wind turbines, in addition to testing with two acoustic emission techniques. An accelerated aging chamber simulated natural weathering mechanisms for 45, 90, 135 and 180 days. This degradation primarily reduced the mechanical properties of the thinner composites, with some damaged specimens exhibiting fiber-matrix debonding. Thermal properties deteriorated. There were no morphological changes on the polyurethane-epoxy interface; however, degradation occurred in the fiber-matrix interface on the surface exposed to radiation. The degree, of chalking indicated coating deterioration on the external surface of the polyurethane. The acoustic wave propagation speed and attenuation coefficient measured prior to mechanical testing indicated the presence of damage areas. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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