Title :
A linear superconducting generator for wave energy converters
Author :
Keysan, O. ; Mueller, M.A.
Author_Institution :
Inst. for Energy Syst., Univ. of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
Abstract :
Direct-drive superconducting linear generators can be an alternative for wave energy converter power take-off systems. A novel superconducting generator topology is presented in this paper. The generator has a stationary superconducting field winding fixed to modular magnetic cores. The translator is composed of air-cored copper windings. The generator is suitable for low-speed, high-torque applications. A 640 kW linear generator is designed. The design is validated using FEA tools and the specifications of the generator are presented.
Keywords :
copper; finite element analysis; machine windings; magnetic cores; superconducting devices; torque; wave power generation; Cu; FEA; air-cored windings; direct-drive superconducting linear generators; finite element analysis; modular magnetic cores; power 640 kW; superconducting field winding; superconducting generator topology; torque; wave energy converter power take-off systems; Superconducting linear generator; direct-drive; power generation; wave energy;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2012), 6th IET International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Bristol
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-84919-616-1
DOI :
10.1049/cp.2012.0298
