Title :
Study of an innovative electrical machine fitted to marine current turbines
Author :
Drouen, L. ; Charpentier, J.F. ; Semail, E. ; Clenet, S.
Author_Institution :
Res. Inst. of the French Naval Acad., Brest Armees
Abstract :
This paper is included into the theme "challenges for marine renewable energy". It discusses an innovative concept of electrical machine that should be particularly fitted to marine current turbine generators. Our investigations focus on permanent magnet direct-driven synchronous generators connected to a variable speed power electronic drive. Original and conventional solutions are compared in terms of mass and cost for a common set of specifications of a realistic application.
Keywords :
hydroelectric power; permanent magnet generators; synchronous generators; tidal power stations; variable speed drives; electrical machine; marine current turbine generator; marine renewable energy; permanent magnet direct-driven synchronous generator; variable speed power electronic drive; Blades; Costs; Kinetic energy; Permanent magnets; Power electronics; Power generation; Renewable energy resources; Rotors; Synchronous generators; Wind turbines; direct drive; electrical generator; marine current turbine; permanent magnets; rim driven; synchronous;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS 2007 - Europe
Conference_Location :
Aberdeen
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0635-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0635-7
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANSE.2007.4302284
