Electric generators: technology status

The use of generators by the military is examined. The factors determining generator size and weight for a given power rating and the generator scaling laws are discussed. Size and weight reduction is shown to be primarily a function of improvements in material properties and cooling techniques.<...

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Published in:IEEE aerospace and electronic systems magazine 1991-12, Vol.6 (12), p.56-59
Main Author: Jokl, A.L.
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Cooling
High power microwave generation
Magnetohydrodynamic power generation
Material properties
Military standards
Power generation
Power supplies
Synchronous generators
Vehicles
Weapons
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Summary:The use of generators by the military is examined. The factors determining generator size and weight for a given power rating and the generator scaling laws are discussed. Size and weight reduction is shown to be primarily a function of improvements in material properties and cooling techniques.< >
ISSN:0885-8985
1557-959X
DOI:10.1109/62.121940