Title :
A permanent-magnet generator for wind power applications
Author :
Söderlund, L. ; Eriksson, J.-T. ; Salonen, J. ; Vihriälä, H. ; Perälä, R.
Author_Institution :
Lab. of Electr. & Magnetism, Tampere Univ. of Technol., Finland
fDate :
7/1/1996 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
In order to achieve the gearless construction of a wind energy conversion system (WECS), a low-speed (i.e. multipole) generator is required. This paper examines an axial-field permanent-magnet synchronous wind power generator, mainly from the magnetic viewpoint. Both mechanical and electromagnetic designs are described as well as some primary test results concerning model generators having nominal power of 5 and 10 kW
Keywords :
design engineering; electromagnetic fields; machine testing; machine theory; permanent magnet generators; synchronous generators; turbogenerators; wind power plants; wind turbines; 5 to 10 kW; axial-field PM synchronous generator; electromagnetic design; gearless construction; mechanical design; multipole generator; test results; wind energy conversion system; Construction industry; Induction generators; Magnetic flux; Permanent magnet motors; Permanent magnets; Power generation; Stator cores; Toroidal magnetic fields; Wind energy; Wind energy generation;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
