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Technology Insights Brief: Magnetic Gearboxes for Extreme-Scale Wind Turbines
By relying on field forces rather than physical contact between surfaces to achieve high rotational speed, magnetic gears can potentially reduce the mass and cost of drive-trains for wind turbines rated above 10 megawatts, while improving efficiency and reliability. This brief report provides an overview of the technical basis, status, and potential of magnetic gearboxes […]
