TU Crete boosts generator reliability

The Technical University of Crete (EMLab) has strengthened the MEGA WAVE PTO Project with cutting-edge condition monitoring and fault diagnostics for permanent-magnet generators. These innovations enable early fault detection, reduce false alarms, and improve reliability, ensuring that the project’s offshore-ready generators perform at the highest standard.

In August 2025, the EMLab team — Prof. Konstantinos Gyftakis, Alexandros Sergakis, and Nikolaos Gkiolekas — presented seven technical papers at the 15th IEEE Symposium on Diagnostics for Electrical Machines, Power Electronics and Drives (IEEE SDEMPED 2025) in Dallas, Texas. Two of these studies are directly linked to the MEGA WAVE PTO Project, advancing reliable modular PTO technology.

Highlighting their impact, Prof. Gyftakis was awarded the prestigious Diagnostics Achievement Award at the conference Gala Dinner, recognising his significant contributions to condition monitoring and fault diagnostics in electrical machines.

This recognition demonstrates TU Crete’s expertise in resilient, high-performance generator technology and underscores the collaborative strength driving the MEGA WAVE PTO Project forward.