2 publications
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Published Subscription Original Research
Evaluating the Effect of Carbon Fillers on the Mechanical Properties of Jute and Epoxy Composite Wind Turbine BladesBy Cheruku Srinivas Rao, B. Nageswara Rao, Subhash Kamal, Abrha Gebregergs Tesfay
Abstract: Natural fibers are a sustainable substitute for synthetic materials because of many benefits, which include light weight, biodegradability, renewability, and affordability. An approach to sustainable blade design that shows promise is its use into wind turbine blades. The study focuses on jute/epoxy composite's tensile strength, impact strength, water absorption, void fraction and degradation with carbon fillers and apply in making small wind turbine blades. To fabricate the composites, two jute …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 191–203 Read article →
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Published Subscription Original Research
Design And Analysis of Carbon Filler Reinforced Composite Small Wind Turbine BladesBy Cheruku Srinivas Rao, B. Nageswara Rao, Subhash Kamal, Abrha Gebregergs Tesfay
Abstract: Although wind turbines have great potential for capturing wind energy, their blades suffer from unstable aerodynamic loads as a result of operating for extended time in challenging conditions. Both structural and aerodynamic performance are negatively impacted by these loads. The effectiveness of the wind turbine and the use of wind energy are significantly impacted by the choice airfoil. Commonly used airfoils include NACA 4412, NACA 23012, and SG6043. The lift …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 79–89 Read article →