Equivalent Electrical Circuit Derivation of a 7MW Offshore Wind Turbine Gearbox
Conference Proceeding
Jaen-Sola, P., & Mcdonald, A. S. (2018)
Equivalent Electrical Circuit Derivation of a 7MW Offshore Wind Turbine Gearbox
A thermal model of the main mechanical components of the Levenmouth Development Turbine powertrain has been developed in Matlab/Simulink in order to predict their efficiency c...
Dynamic structural design of offshore direct-drive wind turbine electrical generators.
Journal Article
Jaen-Sola, P., McDonald, A. S., & Oterkus, E. (2018)
Dynamic structural design of offshore direct-drive wind turbine electrical generators. Ocean Engineering, 161, 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2018.04.074
Direct-drive permanent magnet generators for multi-MW wind turbines are low speed high torque electrical machines requiring large, heavy and robust structures to maintain the ...
A Comparative Study of Methods for Modelling the Structural Stiffness of Generator Components
Conference Proceeding
Jaen-Sola, P., & Mcdonald, A. (2016)
A Comparative Study of Methods for Modelling the Structural Stiffness of Generator Components. https://doi.org/10.1049/cp.2016.0314
Direct-drive generators are low speed electrical machines requiring robust and large supporting structures designed to resist the significant loads present during assembly and...
A Lightweight Approach for Airborne Wind Turbine Drivetrains
Conference Proceeding
Jaen Sola, P., Mcdonald, A. S., & Oterkus, E. (2015)
A Lightweight Approach for Airborne Wind Turbine Drivetrains
Buoyant airborne wind turbines are devices capable of harnessing stronger winds at higher altitudes and with their automated and rapidly deployable system they are suited to n...
Structural Analysis and Characterization of Radial Flux PM Generators for Direct-Drive Wind Turbines
Conference Proceeding
Jaen-Sola, P., & McDonald, A. S. (2014)
Structural Analysis and Characterization of Radial Flux PM Generators for Direct-Drive Wind Turbines. https://doi.org/10.1049/cp.2014.0866
Wind turbine direct-drive generator structures are analysed in order to optimise and reduce mass. A method for modelling key stiffness parameters including a magnetic air-gap ...
Adaptive Dynamic Control of a Wind Generator
Conference Proceeding
Jaen-Sola, P., Anaya-Lara, O., & Dominguez-Navarro, J. A. (2013)
Adaptive Dynamic Control of a Wind Generator. In Proceedings of 9th PhD Seminar on Wind Energy in Europe
The main aim of the present project is to obtain a better understanding of the dynamic control of a wind turbine. To accomplish this, an adaptive dynamic controller was develo...
Initial CFD analysis of a flooded turbine in a wave pump generator. A steady-state analysis for Dolphin Energy Ltd.
Report
Jaen Sola, P., & Jack, A. Initial CFD analysis of a flooded turbine in a wave pump generator. A steady-state analysis for Dolphin Energy Ltd. Energy Technology Partnership - Pentland Materials Supply Ltd)
Jaen Sola, P., & Jack, A. Initial CFD analysis of a flooded turbine in a wave pump generator. A steady-state analysis for Dolphin Energy Ltd. Energy Technology Partnership - Pentland Materials Supply Ltd
Portable Solar Kiln
Report
Kinsley, A., Muhammad Sukki, F., Sola, P., Sellami, N., See, C. H., & Papadopoulos, S. (2022)
Portable Solar Kiln. Edinburgh Napier University
The aim of this project is to determine an optimum design and setup for a solar kiln. Throughout this project the overall design of the container will be addressed along with ...