BASF, a chemical company, has released two films on wind energy. The films delve in detail about the most eco-friendly wind energy spotlighting the opportunities available, the benefits they offer and the present challenges of the industry.
The films discuss in detail about the contributions of the BASF products in the efficient functioning of wind turbines with appropriate examples. One of the two films discusses the manufacture of rotor blades utilizing a novel epoxy system while the other film studies the coatings used for rotor blades. Both the films run for eight minutes each.
Moving wind energy pictures
The film titled, “Protection from Wind and Weather – Intelligent Coatings for Rotor Blades of Wind Turbines,” with eye captivating pictures demonstrates the evolution and trying out of the new RELEST coatings sold by BASF. The films were produced utilizing an exclusive high-speed camera to capture the manufacturing procedures that cannot be normally seen by a naked eye. The presentation is further accompanied by the approaches to real-time rotor blade production and crisp interviews from experts.
The second film titled, “Enhanced Efficiency in Rotor Blade Manufacturing – New Epoxy Systems,” discusses the functions and usages of these systems. The two-component resin plus hardener systems sold under Baxxodur brand by BASF are designed to improve the production process of the rotor blade by around 30%. The animated film takes the viewers into the realm of molecules and assists them to understand the procedures of the chemical process. It concludes with explanations by the scientists and customers about how the systems are utilized in the rotor blades production.
According to Dr. Martin Jung, BASF’s Wind Energy Industry Focus Group’s spokesman, BASF used the films to communicate how chemistry can chip in to improve the production efficiency of the current day wind energy plants and make their usage more profitable.