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Here is the calculation file in xls format

I tried this. But not sure about the result...

mfb thanks for your attention. You are right. The torque has to be converted to work done. I found the force from the torque and multiplied it with the distance traveled (I considered 1 sec so pi.D.N/60). Even now the results of both methods are having huge difference. First method says, 5...

Everybody, I am designing a braking system for a direct drive (no gear box) wind turbine. I am not sure how to calculate the braking time and number of brakes required. I made this in two methods, which gave different values. What is the exact method for calculating the number of brakes and...