A stator assembly, comprising: a segmented stator having stator portions, wherein each stator portion comprises: a support structure having a main portion and first and second end portions; dovetails, each coupled to the support structure by adjustable elements; and stator laminations, each having openings to engage with the dovetails, respectively; and connectors to connect the stator portions of the segmented stator together; characterized in that: the main portion of the support structure comprises rows of openings corresponding to the dovetails, respectively, wherein the openings in each row receive one of the adjustable elements to secure the dovetails to the support structure; and further comprising inner and outer covers (314, 316) having an arcuate structure for receiving one or more stator portions, wherein the inner and outer covers (314, 316) each comprise openings that align with openings of the inner and outer sides of the support structure, the one or more stator portions being secured to the inner and outer covers (314, 316) via securing elements, wherein the inner and outer covers (314, 316) include radial edges having flanges (314a, 316a) to enable the inner and outer covers (314, 316) of one portion (320, 520) of the stator assembly to be coupled to the inner and outer covers (314, 316) of another portion (320, 520) of the stator assembly. a segmented stator having stator portions, wherein each stator portion comprises: a support structure having a main portion and first and second end portions; dovetails, each coupled to the support structure by adjustable elements; and stator laminations, each having openings to engage with the dovetails, respectively; and a support structure having a main portion and first and second end portions; dovetails, each coupled to the support structure by adjustable elements; and stator laminations, each having openings to engage with the dovetails, respectively; and connectors to connect the stator portions of the segmented stator together; characterized in that: the main portion of the support structure comprises rows of openings corresponding to the dovetails, respectively, wherein the openings in each row receive one of the adjustable elements to secure the dovetails to the support structure; and further comprising inner and outer covers (314, 316) having an arcuate structure for receiving one or more stator portions, wherein the inner and outer covers (314, 316) each comprise openings that align with openings of the inner and outer sides of the support structure, the one or more stator portions being secured to the inner and outer covers (314, 316) via securing elements, wherein the inner and outer covers (314, 316) include radial edges having flanges (314a, 316a) to enable the inner and outer covers (314, 316) of one portion (320, 520) of the stator assembly to be coupled to the inner and outer covers (314, 316) of another portion (320, 520) of the stator assembly. the main portion of the support structure comprises rows of openings corresponding to the dovetails, respectively, wherein the openings in each row receive one of the adjustable elements to secure the dovetails to the support structure; and further comprising inner and outer covers (314, 316) having an arcuate structure for receiving one or more stator portions, wherein the inner and outer covers (314, 316) each comprise openings that align with openings of the inner and outer sides of the support structure, the one or more stator portions being secured to the inner and outer covers (314, 316) via securing elements, wherein the inner and outer covers (314, 316) include radial edges having flanges (314a, 316a) to enable the inner and outer covers (314, 316) of one portion (320, 520) of the stator assembly to be coupled to the inner and outer covers (314, 316) of another portion (320, 520) of the stator assembly.