Multi Rotor Wind Systems (MRS) provide a potential route to solving many fundamental issues with upscaling wind turbines. High volumes of smaller generators and blades lend themselves to production line economies of scale, including circular economy models and increased local content. But given the novelty of the technology there are still technological challenges that need to be addressed. 

The aim of this project is unveiling the unknown design aspects and considerations for the novel wind multi-rotor designs. Given that these systems will operate in a larger area, this means that the non-uniformity of the wind will affect differently where the device is operating. Existing aeroelastic models will be used to evaluate operational modes of the system. It is foreseen that this PhD will develop strategies to reduce load and stress distribution through the rotor blades and structural framework throughout the turbine locations but also the advancement of models and manufacturing techniques for these complex designs.

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This projects starts on 1 October 2025.