Magnetic field analysis of permanent magnet low-speed synchronous generators for wind applications

Analysis of both primary and secondary magnetic field of permanent magnet synchronous generator in the axial end zone of air-gap has been presented. The models for study of primary and secondary magnetic field by the method of conformal mapping and using the method of current images have been created and analysed. The influence of axial end effects to primary and secondary magnetic field has been taken into consideration by means of end effect coefficients. The calculated magnetic field distribution in the end zone of air-gap was compared with the results of finite element analysis and with test curves.