PM wind generator comparison of different topologies

Author

Chen, Yicheng ; Pillay, Pragasen ; Khan, Azeem

Volume

3

fYear

2004

Firstpage

1405

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to provide a comparison among permanent magnet (PM) wind generators of different topologies. Seven configurations are chosen for the comparison, consisting of both radial-flux and axial-flux machines. The comparison is done at seven power levels ranging from 1 kW to 200 kW. The basis for the comparison is discussed and implemented in detail in the design procedure. The criteria used for comparison are considered to be critical for the efficient deployment of PM wind generators. The design data are optimized and verified by finite element analysis and commercial generator test results. For a given application, the results provide an indication of the best-suited machine.

Keywords

finite element analysis; magnetic flux; optimisation; permanent magnet generators; rotors; turbogenerators; wind turbines; 1 to 200 kW; PM; axial-flux machines; design procedure; finite element analysis; permanent magnet generators; radial-flux machines; topology; wind generator; Magnetic flux; Magnetic levitation; Magnetic materials; Prototypes; Rotors; Stators; Topology; Torque; Wind energy generation; Wind turbines;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Industry Applications Conference, 2004. 39th IAS Annual Meeting. Conference Record of the 2004 IEEE

ISSN

0197-2618

Print_ISBN

0-7803-8486-5

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/IAS.2004.1348606

Filename

1348606