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A high-efficiency high-power-generation system for automobiles

Journal Article · · IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/28.649966· OSTI ID:597024
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  1. General Motors Research and Development Center, Warren, MI (United States). Electrical and Electronics Dept.

This paper presents a new scheme for the efficient generation of high electric power demanded for future automobiles. The new system consists of a permanent-magnet (PM) alternator having high-energy MAGNEQUENCH (MQ) magnets and split winding and a novel electronic voltage-regulation scheme. A proof-of-concept system, capable of providing 100/250 A (idle/cruising) at 14 V, has been built and tested in the laboratory with encouraging results. This high output is provided at 15--20 percentage points higher efficiencies than conventional automotive alternators, which translates into considerable fuel economy savings. The system is 8 dB quieter and has a rotor inertia of only 2/3 that of an equivalent production alternator, thus allowing for a belt drive without excessive slippage.

OSTI ID:
597024
Journal Information:
IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Journal Name: IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 33; ISSN 0093-9994; ISSN ITIACR
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English