Title :
Efficiency optimization of an axial flux permanent-magnet synchronous generator with concentrated pole windings
Author :
Vansompel, Hendrik ; Sergeant, Peter ; Dupré, Luc
Author_Institution :
Dept. Electr. Energy, Syst. & Autom., Ghent Univ., Ghent, Belgium
Abstract :
In this paper, the efficiency optimization of an axial flux permanent-magnet synchronous generator with concentrated pole windings is examined for a 3.6 kW/2000 rpm combined heat and power application. A study of the influence of a limited set of geometry parameters on the efficiency of this type of machine is done, using both analytical and finite element methods. Finally, the results of both methods are compared with measurements on a prototype.
Keywords :
cogeneration; finite element analysis; geometry; machine windings; optimisation; permanent magnet generators; synchronous generators; axial flux permanent-magnet synchronous generator; combined heat-power application; concentrated pole windings; efficiency optimization; finite element methods; power 3.6 kW; Analytical models; Finite element methods; Force measurement; Geometry; Iron; Prototypes; Solid modeling; Synchronous generators; Teeth; Topology;
Conference_Titel :
Electromagnetic Field Computation (CEFC), 2010 14th Biennial IEEE Conference on
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-7059-4
DOI :
10.1109/CEFC.2010.5481831
