Dependence of the switched reluctance generator output on the speed and the excitation voltage

This paper analyses the dependence of the output power and voltage of a switched reluctance generator prototype on its angular speed and excitation voltage. Simulations and experimental results are presented. Many operational tests were conduced to state clearly the behavior of a prototype triggered by a half-bridge (HB) converter. Variable excitation voltage and angular speed relationship dependences are clearly established. It shows that the suitable excitation control for a wind powered switched reluctance generator must adjust the operational parameters to match the desired point on certain surfaces of control.