Switched reluctance generators and their control

Author

Torrey, David A.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Electr. Power Eng., Rensselaer Polytech. Inst., Troy, NY, USA

Volume

49

Issue

1

fYear

2002

fDate

2/1/2002 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

3

Lastpage

14

Abstract

This paper discusses how the switched reluctance generator (SRG) converts energy as directed by a controller. Beginning with a review of the electromechanics of generation, the paper identifies the implications of the energy conversion process on how the SRG is controlled. The structure of the SRG controller for speed-control and power-control applications is discussed. Practical implementation details for commutation of the SRG are reviewed. Concepts are illustrated with a 6-kW SRG designed to serve as a starter/alternator in automotive applications

Keywords

alternators; angular velocity control; commutation; machine control; power control; reluctance generators; starting; 6 kW; automotive applications; commutation; electromechanics; energy conversion process; power-control; speed-control; starter/alternator; switched reluctance generator control; synchronous generators; Alternators; Automotive applications; Character generation; Energy conversion; Hybrid power systems; Reluctance generators; Reluctance motors; Stators; Wind energy; Wind energy generation;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Industrial Electronics, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0278-0046

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/41.982243

Filename

982243