DocumentCode
1315136
Title
A Permanent-Magnet Tubular Linear Generator for Ocean Wave Energy Conversion
Author
Prudell, Joseph ; Stoddard, Martin ; Amon, Ean ; Brekken, Ted K A ; Von Jouanne, Annette
Author_Institution
Columbia Power Technol., LLC, Corvallis, OR, USA
Volume
46
Issue
6
fYear
2010
Firstpage
2392
Lastpage
2400
Abstract
This paper presents a novel permanent-magnet tubular linear generator (PMTLG) buoy system designed to convert the linear motion of ocean waves into electrical energy. The design incorporates no working seals and a saltwater air-gap bearing surface integration between the PMTLG buoy components. The internal generator design will be discussed, in addition to the system integration with the buoy structure. The simulation and hardware results of the generator are presented.
Keywords
linear machines; permanent magnet generators; wave power generation; buoy system; internal generator design; ocean wave energy conversion; ocean wave linear motion; permanent magnet tubular linear generator; AC generators; Forging; Lamination; Magnetic levitation; Marine equipment; Ocean waves; Permanent magnet motors; Stators; AC generators; marine technology; ocean wave energy; permanent-magnet generators; tubular linear generator; wave energy converter (WEC);
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0093-9994
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TIA.2010.2073433
Filename
5565468
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