Beyond the Gearbox: Vernier PM Machines Revolutionize Wind Turbine Design

by Nicholas

For decades, wind turbines have relied on gearboxes to translate slow rotor speeds into the high speeds needed for electricity generation. But these gearboxes come with drawbacks: maintenance costs, weight, and efficiency losses. Enter the Vernier permanent magnet (PM) machine, a revolutionary design that ditches the gearbox entirely. Vernier PM machines boast exceptional torque at low speeds, perfectly suited for capturing wind energy. Their simple,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3384227913
• ISBN13: 9783384227911
• Release Date: May 2024
• Publisher: Tredition Gmbh
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"