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Aero-Servo-Elastic Simulation of the International Energy Agency’s 15MW Reference Wind Turbine for Direct-Drive Generator Integrity Modelling (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bichan, M., Jaen-Sola, P., Sellami, N., & Muhammad-Sukki, F. (2024, June). Aero-Servo-Elastic Simulation of the International Energy Agency’s 15MW Reference Wind Turbine for Direct-Drive Generator Integrity Modelling. Presented at ASWEC 2024: 4th Annual Conference Solar and Wind Power, Edinburgh

This paper presents the development of a full turbine model and subsequent aero-servo-elastic simulation of the IEA 15MW Reference Wind Turbine, such that aerodynamic loads can be obtained and then applied to a simplified drivetrain in Finite-Element... Read More about Aero-Servo-Elastic Simulation of the International Energy Agency’s 15MW Reference Wind Turbine for Direct-Drive Generator Integrity Modelling.

Aero-Servo-Elastic Simulation of the IEA 15MW Reference Wind Turbine for Direct Drive Generator Integrity Modelling (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bichan, M., Jaen-Sola, P., Sellami, N., & Muhammad Sukki, F. (2024, June). Aero-Servo-Elastic Simulation of the IEA 15MW Reference Wind Turbine for Direct Drive Generator Integrity Modelling. Presented at 4th Annual Solar and Wind Power Conference, Edinburgh, UK

This paper presents the development of a full turbine model and subsequent aero-servo-elastic simulation of the IEA 15MW Reference Wind Turbine, such that aerodynamic loads can be obtained and then applied to a simplified drivetrain in Finite-Element... Read More about Aero-Servo-Elastic Simulation of the IEA 15MW Reference Wind Turbine for Direct Drive Generator Integrity Modelling.

A Metal Selection and Structural Optimisation Methodology for Large-Scale Direct-Drive Wind Turbine Electrical Generators (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bichan, M., Jaen-Sola, P., & Jack, A. (2023, October). A Metal Selection and Structural Optimisation Methodology for Large-Scale Direct-Drive Wind Turbine Electrical Generators. Presented at 12th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2023), Brussels, Belgium

With an ever-growing market share for offshore wind, direct-drive generators are touted as a low maintenance alternative to conventional drivetrains. However, to contend with higher torque requirements essential for low-speed operation, direct-drive... Read More about A Metal Selection and Structural Optimisation Methodology for Large-Scale Direct-Drive Wind Turbine Electrical Generators.

Full turbine modelling of the NREL 15MW reference wind turbine for the transient thermal and structural analyses of the direct -drive generator structure (2023)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bichan, M., Jaen-Sola, P., Sellami, N., & Muhammad Sukki, F. (2023, August). Full turbine modelling of the NREL 15MW reference wind turbine for the transient thermal and structural analyses of the direct -drive generator structure. Presented at SCEBE Research Degree Conference 2023, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh

A Critical Evaluation of Large Scale Direct-Drive Wind Turbine Electrical Machines Manufacturing Techniques Considering Sustainability Aspects and Recyclability Issues (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bichan, M., Jaen-Sola, P., & Jack, A. (2022, September). A Critical Evaluation of Large Scale Direct-Drive Wind Turbine Electrical Machines Manufacturing Techniques Considering Sustainability Aspects and Recyclability Issues. Presented at Future Electrical Machines Manufacturing Hub Conference 2022, Sheffield, UK