Rain Erosion Test Facility

The facility will be researching in leading edge rain erosion - from understanding the atmospheric challenges to the aerodynamics to the material and composite side of the matter. Designed primarily for research projects, it is also open for commissioned work, ensuring both academic exploration and practical solutions in the wind energy sector.

A set of manifolds and tubes guide the water to the needles to produce an artificial rain field. The coating on the test blade will erode when it impacts the droplets at 150 m/s or 540 km/h. Photo: Simon Rubin
  • Enhanced Rain Flow: flow capabilities of up to 400l/h, surpassing the standard 120l/h, allowing for shorter testing times at tip speeds matching turbine conditions
  • Dual Independent Droplet Manifolds: standard 600 and expanded 1200 needles droplet manifolds offering unmatched precision in simulating diverse weather conditions 
  • Expanded Heat-pump System: powerful 50kW thermal heating and cooling system allowing better testing stability and testing in different climate conditions. Expected +-15ºC Vs. ambient

 

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Nicolai Frost-Jensen Johansen

Nicolai Frost-Jensen Johansen Development engineer