Title :
High-performance reluctance generator
Author :
Boldea, I. ; Fu, Z.X. ; Nasar, S.A.
Author_Institution :
Polytech. Inst. of Timisoara, Romania
fDate :
3/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The authors introduce the axially laminated anisotropic (ALA) rotor reluctance synchronous machine as a brushless high-performance generator. A new theory for steady-state performance analysis and determination of maximum power-conversion capability of reluctance generators is presented. The high efficiency, high power factor, and high power density of the ALA-rotor reluctance generator are demonstrated through load tests on a laboratory model obtained from a 1.5 kW, 2-pole induction machine whose rotor was replaced by a single lamination/insulation-layer ALA rotor built for demonstration purposes. The reluctance generator should be ideal as a DC-output brushless generator, with power electronics for voltage control
Keywords :
laminations; machine theory; rotors; synchronous generators; 1.5 kW; 2-pole induction machine; DC-output brushless generator; axially laminated anisotropic rotor; brushless high-performance generator; efficiency; load tests; maximum power-conversion capability; power density; power electronics; power factor; reluctance synchronous generator; steady-state performance analysis; voltage control;
Journal_Title :
Electric Power Applications, IEE Proceedings B
