Title :
Two-Reaction Theory of Homopolar Inductor Alternator
Author :
Lou, Zhenxiu ; Yu, Kexun ; Wang, Liheng ; Ren, Zhang-Ao ; Ye, Caiyong
Author_Institution :
Huazhong Univ. of Sci. & Technol., Wuhan, China
Abstract :
This letter aims to settle the controversy about whether or not the two-reaction theory is applicable to homopolar inductor alternator (HIA). First, the prerequisite of two-reaction theory is introduced. The direct and quadrature axes of HIA are defined and the corresponding armature reaction fields are calculated respectively based on finite element method. A conclusion that two-reaction theory is applicable to HIA is made using spatial overlay analysis.
Keywords :
alternators; finite element analysis; machine theory; armature reaction fields; finite element method; homopolar inductor alternator; spatial overlay analysis; two-reaction theory; Alternators; Armature; Electric machines; Finite element methods; Inductance; Inductors; Magnetic circuits; Spatial resolution; Synchronous machines; Teeth; Armature reaction field; homopolar inductor alternator; spatial overlay analysis; two-reaction theory;
Journal_Title :
Energy Conversion, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TEC.2009.2038370
