Name: Composites in Wind 2016
Start: 2016-06-14T08:00:00-06:00
End: 2016-06-15T13:00:00-06:00
Location: National Wind Technology Center

Composites in Wind 2016

IACMI- The Composites Institute

IACMI, Composites One and the Closed Mold Alliance would like to invite you to attend Composites in Wind, June 14-15, 2016! The second of four workshops will feature keynote speakers from Major Wind OEM Composites manufacturers and Wind Farm Asset Management Operations will discuss changes in composites materials, impact of new regulations on composites production, and the material qualification process in the industry. 
<H3>Space is limited, register today to secure your spot! Registration deadline is June 1, 2016. </H3>
***Foreign National attendees must register by May 20, 2016 in order to allow sufficient time for facility badging, Valid documentation is required for all attendees. U.S. Citizens will need to bring valid proof of identification.    
 
 
AGENDA TOPICS:
 Vacuum infusion LIVE DEMO of blades
<UL>
<LI>New Carbon fabrics with improved flow for faster, more efficient production </LI>
<LI>Novel Vacuum Bagging Accessories to reduce consumables cost and lower finished cost</LI>
</UL>
LIVE DEMO of a Light RTM of a Nacelle
<UL>
<LI>Benefits of Light RTM are finished surfaces on both sides of the part, reduced labor costs, enhanced dimensional stability, and improved process control</LI>
</UL>
Tours of the National Wind Technology Center (NWTC)
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<LI>NWTC’s Dynamometer Testing Facilities for turbine drivetrains</LI>
<LI>Static and Blade Fatigue Testing in Structural Testing Laboratory</LI>
<LI>NREL Field Testing Site with functioning turbines up to 3 megawatts</LI>
</UL>
Repair and Rehabilitation Workshop
<UL>
<LI>Demonstrations of techniques for UP TOWER Repairs </LI>
</UL>
Plugs and Tooling
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<LI>Products for both rapid prototyping and durable molds will be presented in this session </LI>
</UL>
Safety and Fall Protection
<UL>
<LI>3M's Safety Specialist will present an overview of available options in worker safety for all aspects of composite blade manufacturing and repair</LI>
</UL>
Adhesives and Bonding
<UL>
<LI>This session features Materials and Equipment for high volume and rapid cure structural bonding </LI>
</UL>
Erosion Control 
<UL>
<LI>
Controlling the rate and effects of leading edge erosion are key to extending maintenance intervals in turbine blades. Several systems to be used by the OEM and repair services will be shown
</LI>
</UL>
 
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<H2>TRAVEL</H2>
Composites in Wind will be held June 14-15 at the National Wind Technology Center (NWTC), located 5 miles south of Boulder, Colorado. The NWTC is approximately 37 miles northwest of Denver International Airport (DEN). Please note that the NTWC is not located at the main NREL facility in Golden, CO; it is approximately 25 miles north of Golden. 
National Wind Technology Center 
18200 State Hwy 128
Boulder, CO 80303
Hotel Accommodations 
We have secured a block of rooms at the Omni Interlocken Gold Resort. To make reservations, please visit the link below. 
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<H3>If you have questions regarding registration or logistics, please contact:</H3>
<H3>Samantha Rooney | Samantha.Rooney@nrel.gov | 303-384-6924</H3>

National Wind Technology Center

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