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Efficient power generation in wind turbines through intelligent rotor blade heating systems
operation of intelligent rotor blade heating systems in wind turbines to ensure efficient electricity production even in winter temperatures. Wind energy is Austria's second most important alternative [...] energy source. However, the alpine climate often causes the rotor blades of wind turbines to ice up in the winter months. Then the wind turbines have to be shut down until they defrost naturally or artificially [...] In the recently launched research project SOWINDIC - Smart Operation of Wind Turbines under Icing Conditions - an interdisciplinary team of experts from VERBUND, the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology
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Improving aerodynamic performance of aircraft and wind power plants
grooves. They are aligned in the direction of flow and are used in aircraft and ship construction, wind turbines and much more to minimise drag or flow resistance. Riblet surfaces lead to lower fuel consumption [...] consumption and thus reduced CO2 emissions in aircraft and to higher electricity production in wind turbines. Even minor damage and wear of the riblets impair the efficiency of the riblet effect. Regular [...] manager at VAC, underlines the importance of the new inspection solution for various industries: "Wind energy, aviation, motor sports, shipping - all these markets are very large and will need solutions
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