SCS exhibits SmartMould at EWEC 2008
16th March 2008
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Solent Composite Systems Ltd (SCS) based in East Cowes, Isle of Wight will exhibit its SmartMould™ integrated rotor blade manufacturing system at the EWEC Exhibition and Conference in Brussels March 31st to April 3rd 2008.
SCS are on stand number 7A119 -the UK pavilion of Wind Supply.
In today’s market where energy resources are increasingly critical, SCS has been playing a partnership role in assisting wind turbine manufacturers to reduce costs and in so doing accelerate the attractiveness of wind energy as a sustainable energy source worldwide.
At EWEC, SCS will promote nine “Smart” engineering features that make up its Smart Mould™ integrated approach for higher output and lower cost blade manufacturing. Almost all the Smart Mould™ concepts rely on advanced composite materials, design, technology and processes – an area where SCS has developed considerable expertise, gained over the last 7 years.
Use of the SmartMould™ system can significantly impact on driving down blade costs both in process and capital investment especially in high output blade plants. Waste and downtime can be sharply reduced. These techniques can be applied to the webs and girders as well as the main blade shells
The key to the SmartMould™ cost reduction principle lies in engineering techniques that significantly improve quality and productivity in the blade making process. This is largely related to after finishing costs, which continue to be a major bottleneck in rotor blade manufacturing plants around the world.
The SmartHinge™ and SmartLift™ provide simple single point lifting and turning techniques that enables fast, safe opening and closing of the mould. Combined with SmartJoint™ extremely accurate edges for precision mould joining are readily achievable. The SmartShell™SmartHeat™ systems combine to deliver uniform surface finish and a highly managed curing cycle whatever combination of laminate structure. SCS has perfected an FEA simulation to cross reference blade laminate structure with that of the mould thus eliminating fatigue in the entire system, resulting in less downtime and lower maintenance.
The company’s other main energy focus is in the burgeoning offshore oil and gas sector, where it provides a portfolio of high performance composite products for passive fire and blast restraint systems. The philosophy of high performance composite engineering in a demanding environment has helped SCS develop systems with world class safety and quality.
Solent Composite Systems is a member of the British Plastics Federation, Composites Group, and Composites UK. It is also member of EWEA.
SCS has an Integrated Management System certified by DNV incorporating ISO 9001 Quality ISO 14001 Environmental and OHSAS 18001 Health and Safety.
Solent Composite Systems (SCS) operates from three sites on the IOW. Manufacturing facilities can accommodate blade lengths up to 60 metres.
SCS was nominated as Winner “Manufacturing” at the prestigious IOW Chamber of Commerce Business Awards for Excellence 2006 and in 2007 achieved the NOF Energy Award for Best International Business
Further information, photos and images from:
Huw Radley
Managing Director
Solent Composite Systems Ltd
Victoria Barracks
Albany Road
Cowes Waterfront Venture Quays
East Cowes IOW
PO32 6AA
United Kingdom
Further Information>> www.solentcomposites.com
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