Leading Edge Erosion. Effect of droplet impact frequencies and dry intervals on incubation times of polyurethane coatings

Rain erosion of leading edges in wind turbines caused by high-velocity droplet impacts is one of the current problems in wind energy that affects their energy production and maintenance costs. The most widespread solution for this problem is the application of viscoelastic coatings (generally, polyurethane) along the leading edge of the wind...