An axial-flux permanent-magnet generator for a gearless wind energy system

Journal Article · Tue Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1999 · IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/60.766991· OSTI ID:354449

Chalmers, B J; Wu, W ^[1]; Spooner, E ^[2]

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1. Univ. of Manchester Inst. of Science and Technology (United Kingdom). Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Electronics
2. Univ. of Durham (United Kingdom). School of Engineering

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 rev/min permanent-magnet generator, to form a 10 kW pilot power plant with a 5 kW photovoltaic array, are presented.

• OSTI ID: 354449
• Journal Information: IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 14, Issue 2; Other Information: PBD: Jun 1999
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

17 WIND ENERGY
14 SOLAR ENERGY
WIND TURBINES
ELECTRIC GENERATORS
PERMANENT MAGNETS
PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SUPPLIES
DESIGN
PERFORMANCE