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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
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

Establishing the Importance of Operating Temperature in the Structural Integrity of Large-Scale Direct-Drive Wind Turbine Generators (2023)
Journal Article
Bichan, M., Jack, A., & Jaen-Sola, P. (2023). Establishing the Importance of Operating Temperature in the Structural Integrity of Large-Scale Direct-Drive Wind Turbine Generators. Machines, 11(8), Article 780. https://doi.org/10.3390/machines11080780

Direct-drive generators are recognised for their low maintenance compared with conventional drivetrains, largely due to their fewer working parts. However, consequent to low-speed operation, these machines necessitate large diameters and are subject... Read More about Establishing the Importance of Operating Temperature in the Structural Integrity of Large-Scale Direct-Drive Wind Turbine Generators.