Development of a Direct Drive Permanent Magnet Generator for Small Wind Turbines
In this program, TIAX performed the conceptual design and analysis of an innovative, modular, direct-drive permanent magnet generator (PMG) for use in small wind turbines that range in power rating from 25 kW to 100 kW. TIAX adapted an approach that has been successfully demonstrated in high volume consumer products such as direct-drive washing machines and portable generators. An electromagnetic model was created and the modular PMG design was compared to an illustrative non-modular design. The resulting projections show that the modular design can achieve significant reductions in size, weight, and manufacturing cost without compromising efficiency. Reducing generator size and weight can also lower the size and weight of other wind turbine components and hence their manufacturing cost.
- Research Organization:
- TIAX LLC, Cambridge, MA
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG36-03GO13139
- OSTI ID:
- 834551
- Report Number(s):
- DOE GO13139-1; TRN: US200706%%758
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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