OVERVIEW OF ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY

摘要

Adhesive and sealants are integral materials in the manufacture of structures or components tornharness most renewable energy sources.rnFrom structural epoxy or urethane adhesives to bond immense WTG (Wind Turbine Generator)rncomposite blades, to low modulus PSA mastic tapes for sealing flexible thin film photovoltaicrnmodules to roof membranes, adhesives and sealants have proven themselves capable of meetingrnthe rigorous performance requirements for the harnessing assemblies and withstanding the harsh,rnlong term service environments typically encountered.rnThis paper provides an overview of the various adhesive and sealant types used in the solar andrnwind renewable energy sectors, and briefly discusses the biomass industry. The factors used torndetermine the suitability of each material for a given application, common test methods, andrnaccepted industry standards and specifications are discussed.