A critical evaluation of large scale direct-drive wind turbine electrical machines manufacturing techniques considering sustainability aspects and recyclability issues

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.

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