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Personal Statement
Researcher designing, modelling and optimising permanent magnet generators for direct drive Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWTs). Strong background in computer modelling, programming, physics and mathematics. Have confidently presented work at various conferences and events across Europe.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Master of Mathematical Physics, Heriot-Watt University
Award Date: 1 Jan 2013
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Projects
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Doctoral training centre in wind energy systems | Argent, Michael
McDonald, A., Leithead, B. & Argent, M.
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/10/13 → 1/10/17
Project: Research Studentship - Internally Allocated
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Optimisation of design and operation of generators for offshore vertical axis wind turbines
Argent, M., McDonald, A. & Giles, A., 31 Oct 2019, In: Wind Energy. 22, 10, p. 1324-1342 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Citations (Scopus)21 Downloads (Pure) -
Vertical axis wind turbine case study: costs and losses associated with variable torque and speed strategies
Argent, M. & McDonald, A., 23 Nov 2016.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
Open AccessFile50 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
- 4 Participation in conference
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The Science of Making Torque from Wind 2016
Michael Argent (Participant)
5 Oct 2016 → 7 Oct 2016Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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5th IET International Conference on Renewable Power Generation (RPG) 2016
Michael Argent (Participant)
22 Sept 2016Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference