Title :
An axial-flux permanent-magnet generator for a gearless wind energy system
Author :
Chalmers, B.J. ; Wu, W. ; Spooner, E.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng. & Electron., Univ. of Manchester Inst. of Sci. & Technol., UK
Abstract :
The paper discusses the development of an axial-flux permanent-magnet generator for a gearless wind energy system which aims to demonstrate the feasibility of integrating wind and photovoltaic energy converters for the generation of electricity and to achieve optimum exploitation of the two energy sources. The merits of an axial-flux generator topology are discussed with reference to the particular requirements of an electrical generator for a direct-coupled wind turbine application. The design, construction and test results of a 5 kW, 200 RPM permanent-magnet generator, to form a 10 kW pilot power plant in combination with a 5 kW photovoltaic array, are presented
Keywords :
machine testing; machine theory; magnetic flux; permanent magnet generators; turbogenerators; wind power plants; wind turbines; 10 kW; 5 kW; application; axial-flux permanent-magnet generator; construction; design; direct-coupled wind turbine; electricity generation; gearless wind energy system; pilot power plant; test results; Energy conversion; Generators; Permanent magnet motors; Photovoltaic systems; Power generation; Solar power generation; Topology; Wind energy; Wind energy generation; Wind turbines;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems for Industrial Growth, 1996., Proceedings of the 1996 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
New Delhi
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2795-0
DOI :
10.1109/PEDES.1996.539682
