Browsing Mechanical Engineering by Author "Flanagan, M."
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Influence of microstructural defects and hydrostatic pressure on water absorption in composite materials for tidal energy
Grogan, D.M.; Flanagan, M.; Walls, M.; Leen, Sean B.; Harrison, Noel M.; Mamalis, D.; Goggins, Jamie (SAGE Publications, 2018-01-06)The lifespan and economic viability of tidal energy devices are constrained, in part, by the complex degradation of the tidal turbine blade materials due to prolonged immersion in a hostile sub-sea environment. Seawater ... -
Permeability of carbon fibre PEEK composites for cryogenic storage tanks of future space launchers
Flanagan, M.; Grogan, David M.; Goggins, Jamie; Appel, Simon; Doyle, K.; Leen, Sean B.; Ó Brádaigh, Conchúr M. (Elsevier, 2017-06-15)This work presents an experimental investigation into the permeability of carbon fibre (CF) polyetheretherketone (PEEK) for cryogenic storage tanks for space applications. The effects of cryogenic cycling, manufacturing ... -
Physical experimental static testing and structural design optimisation for a composite wind turbine blade
Fagan, Edward M.; Flanagan, M.; Leen, Sean B.; Flanagan, Tomas; Doyle, Adrian; Goggins, Jamie (Elsevier, 2016-12-10)This study presents experimental testing on a 13 m long glass-fibre epoxy composite wind turbine blade. The results of the test were used to calibrate finite element models. A design optimisation study was then performed ...