Title :
Design and simulation of a linear switched reluctance generator for wave energy conversion
Author :
Sun, Z.G. ; Cheung, N.C. ; Zhao, S.W. ; Lu, Y. ; Shi, Z.H.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Hong Kong Polytech. Univ., Hong Kong, China
Abstract :
This paper investigates the direct-drive linear switched reluctance generator for wave energy conversion. A double-sided linear switched reluctance generator is designed. Its nonlinear flux characteristics are simulated by finite element method. The excitation circuit of the linear switched reluctance generator is reviewed and the control algorithm for this generator is also discussed.
Keywords :
electric drives; finite element analysis; linear machines; machine control; reluctance generators; wave power plants; direct-drive linear switched reluctance generator; double-sided linear switched reluctance generator; excitation circuit; finite element method; generator control algorithm; nonlinear flux characteristics; wave energy conversion; Energy conversion; Finite element methods; Force; Reluctance generators; Switches; Switching circuits; Wave energy conversion; cascaded control; excitation circuit; finite element method; linear switched reluctance generator;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics Systems and Applications (PESA), 2011 4th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Hong Kong
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0205-1
DOI :
10.1109/PESA.2011.5982888
