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Using styrofoam blades for a VAWT? | 14 comments (14 topical, 0 editorial)
Re: Using styrofoam blades for a VAWT? (3.00 / 0) (#8)
by thefinis (thefinis@hotmail.com) on Wed May 23rd, 2007 at 08:20:20 AM MST
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Don't forget that some type of blade structure must exist so that the blades have an attaching point or points.

I thought that the resin for fiberglass would eat foam so you use epoxy for binder. Makes the cheap blades much more expensive.

No one else has asked so I will, what type of vawt are you wanting to build? Type of blades drag or lift and size would help lots for making recommendations.

There are many types of foam so a little research might pay off before buying. MEPS XEPS EPS(first 3 are types of expanded polystyrene) polyurethane and polyisocyanurate all are types of foam commonly available but with differing characteristics.

Finis
Texas born and bred



Using styrofoam blades for a VAWT? | 14 comments (14 topical, 0 editorial)

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