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• Gain insight into developments of novel and improved materials for next generation wind turbines

• Learn about advanced design concepts for increased energy yield

• Identify the key challenges in blade manufacturing technologies to reduce cycle times and costs

• Discuss concepts for ever larger rotor blades of multi-megawatt offshore wind turbines

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Advances in Wind Turbine Rotor Blades

Discuss cost efficient solutions for future

rotor blades!

The following companies and institutions have also been invited:

• Vestas Wind Systems A/S

• GE Energy GmbH

• Repower Systems AG

• Aeroblade

• Alstom Wind

• Risø DTU

• Areva Wind

• German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing

• EUROS Entwicklungs- gesellschafts mbH

• Enercon GmbH

• Nordex SE

• Suzlon Energy Ltd.

• Smart Blades GmbH

• Composite Technology Centre

International Conference

Ralf Seehase, Head of Procurement Global Blades, Siemens Wind Power A/S, Denmark

Lars Weigel, Managing Director, SGL Rotec GmbH & Co.KG, Germany

Dr. Roland Stoer, Managing Director, WINDnovation Engineering Solutions GmbH, Germany

Dr. Volker Trappe, Mechanical Behaviour of Polymers, German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, Germany

Interactive Workshop Day | 15 February 2012

A Requirements of materials for next generation rotor blades

B Introduction to Aerodynamics of wind turbine rotor blades

C Structural design for advanced rotor blades

D Challenges and opportunities in rotor blade manufacturing

Learn from these experts amongst others:

13 – 15 February 2012Swissôtel Bremen, Germany

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Optimising structural design • Materials for durable, lightweight solutions • Cost-effective manufacturing technologies

Design concepts for next generation wind turbine rotor blades

Optimised structural design for lightweight rotor blades• Measures to reduce material outlay whilst ensuring stability and stiffness• Materials for lightweight rotor blade designs: characteristics and requirements• Considering manufacturing difficulties of lightweight rotor blades• Comparing performance and economic aspects

Increasing turbine efficiency through smart design of rotor blades• Innovative design features to improve the aerodynamic performance of rotor blades• Results from wind channel testing and simulation• Considering manufacturing of innovative designs and structures• Looking at passive versus active flow control measures

The potentials of active flow control for smart rotor blades• Measures to reduce stress on the blade structures to avoid serious damage• Features and concepts for active flow control and their impacts on blade performance• Economic considerations & learnings from other industries

Flexible trailing edge flap for blades to reduce cost of wind energy • Introduction to the project set-up and aims• Technical solutions to alleviate the loads on turbines• Developing a trailing edge flap technology that is robust, reliable and durable for commercial scale application

Blade design for 10MW+ offshore turbine classes – pushing the boundaries• What are the limits for ever larger blade designs?• Increasing the efficiency of blades through aerodynamic optimisation & materials• How will future blade designs look like?

Advances in rotor blade manufacturing technologies

Cost reduction potentials in rotor blade manufacturing for wind multi-megawatt wind turbines• What are the biggest cost factors?• How can new/alternative manufacturing technologies help shorten cycle times?• Can higher flexibility in material supply help increase cost efficiency?• What new materials have great potentials to reduce costs?

Ways to manufacture rotor blades for multi-megawatt-turbines• Design options for large rotor blades• Cycle time reduction• Mechanisation in rotor blade production• Alternative materials

Challenges and opportunities of automation for cost-effective blade manufacturing• What are the challenges in introducing automation to blade manufacturing?• Can we improve quality, timelines and energy consumption through automated processes?• Influences of material characteristics and optimisation on manufacturing processes

Conference Day One | Monday, 13 February 2012

To Register | T +49 (0)30 20 91 33 30 | F +49 (0)30 20 91 32 10 | E info@iqpc.de | www.wind-rotor-blades.com/PM

Conference Day Two | Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Certification of rotor blades

Requirements for certification of rotor blades for wind turbines• Necessary requirements and analysis for certification• Considering structural, material and operational aspects• Overview on international requirements and future outlook

Failure cause analysis of rotor blades• What are the main failures of rotor blades?• What measures will help avoid fatigue and failures?• Analysis tools and preventive tests on rotor blades

Improved and new materials for rotor blades

Requirements for materials in future wind turbine rotor blades• What loads and stress are imposed on blades during operation?• Reducing failure probability through smart material selection• New materials for rotor blades with advanced characteristics and reduced environmental impact

New materials for large lightweight rotor blades of wind turbines• Optimising composite structures through application-tailored material selection • Weight reduction potentials through new materials• Economic and environmental comparison

Advantages of carbon fibres in wind turbine rotor blades• Opportunities for lighter, tougher and more durable blades for maximum energy yield• Comparing the properties of new materials with the current standards used in blade manufacturing• Application of carbon fibres in wind turbine rotor blades• Economic considerations of carbon fibre composites for rotor blades

Advanced composite testing to assure high quality rotor blades• Improving composite testing to better understand fibre behaviour• Optimising material characteristics and manufacturing of composite structures• How can discrepancies between simulation and real-life performance be eliminated

Long-term protection against mechanical fatigue for rotor blades• What characteristics do coating materials need for offshore applications• Challenges and advances in coating development for wind turbine rotor blades• Lifecycle considerations of the protective layer: Ensuring durable protection

Interactive Workshop Day | Wednesday, 15 February 2012

A Requirements of materials for next generation rotor blades

B Aerodynamics of wind turbine rotor blades

C Introduction to Structural design for advanced rotor blades

D Challenges and opportunities in rotor blade manufacturing

For further informationplease visit our websitewww.wind-rotor-blades.com/PMor contact us on +49 (0)30 20 91 32 74 or email eq@iqpc.de.

13 – 15 February 2012 | Swissôtel Bremen, Germany

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