Wind turbine drivetrain innovations and product development
Wednesday, 16 March
14:00 - 18:00
Room 1102A, Brussels Expo
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Event overview
This seminar provided delegates with an understanding of the full product development life-cycle processes, new technologies and areas of advanced product innovation that are likely to be critical in reducing the cost and increasing the reliability of energy derived from wind power.
Along with guest speakers, Ricardo presented on the following topics:
- Product development processes
- Advanced Wind drivetrain solutions
- Component innovation
- Drivetrain design and development approaches
- The increasing role of drivetrain test-rigs
The seminar was directed towards all those involved in designing and developing next generation wind turbine drivetrains, and those (such as operators and investors) who want to understand how innovation and the improvements in the design and development processes will increase confidence in the reliability of new turbines and therefore the robustness of their business case.
Ricardo is a leading provider of technology, product innovation and strategic consulting and is rapidly developing its wind energy business with particular focus on the areas of product development improvements and advanced drivetrain concepts.
Programme
14:00 - | Welcome and introduction |
14:10 - | Drivetrain PD processes - what can wind learn from other industries? |
14:30 - | End-user requirements - what do utilities need from a wind turbine drivetrain? |
14:50 - | Future wind drivetrain roadmap - new architectures, technologies & demands |
15:10 - | Role of large drivetrain test-rigs |
15:30 - | Open discussion: Challenges in wind turbine drivetrains and product development Topics covered:
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16:30 - 17:00 | Informal coffee and opportunity to discuss further with the presenters and the Ricardo team |
For further information on this event, please contact Tobias Drews: Tobias.Drews(at)ricardo.com
+32 2 213 1821
jmc(at)ewea.org