Open AccessElectrical machines for harsh environments
Author(s) -
ELRefaie Ayman M.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
the journal of engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2051-3305
DOI - 10.1049/joe.2018.8181
Subject(s) - electrification , subsea , aerospace , renewable energy , geothermal gradient , environmental science , computer science , systems engineering , engineering , automotive engineering , electricity , marine engineering , electrical engineering , aerospace engineering , geology , geophysics
There have been several megatrends over the past several years that have been driving research activities in the area of electrical machines and drives. These include transportation electrification (land vehicles, aerospace, ships, locomotives), expanded role of renewables (wind, solar, wave…etc.), and smart grid among others. One of those megatrends that continues to become more critical is electrical machines for harsh environments. In many applications, production has been moved to remote locations and harsh environments. These include subsea oil exploration, sour/acid gas compression, downhole and geothermal pumps, underground mining, and aerospace applications. This paper will provide an overview of electrical machine for harsh environments as well as the key technology development and research trends.