• DocumentCode
    3213792
  • Title

    Novel permanent magnet linear generator topology for wave energy conversion

  • Author

    Vermaak, R. ; Kamper, Maarten J.

  • Author_Institution
    Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Stellenbosch, Private Bag X1, 7602, Matieland, South Africa
  • fYear
    2010
  • fDate
    19-21 April 2010
  • Firstpage
    1
  • Lastpage
    6
  • Abstract
    A novel topology for a permanent magnet linear generator for wave energy conversion is proposed. It aims to increase power density and to eliminate uneven air gap flux distribution caused by the longitudinal ends; this is done by eliminating stator and rotor yokes and by introducing a new flux path. Analytical and FEM studies are used to analyse the concept and to compare it to existing machines. Results and design challenges are discussed.
  • Keywords
    Concentrated coil; direct drive; linear generator; permanent magnet; wave energy converter;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    iet
  • Conference_Titel
    Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2010), 5th IET International Conference on
  • Conference_Location
    Brighton, UK
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1049/cp.2010.0018
  • Filename
    5523800
    • Link To Document
    https://search.isc.ac/dl/search/defaultta.aspx?DTC=49&DC=3213792