Conventional and TFPM linear generators for direct-drive wave energy conversion

The archimedes wave swing (AWS) is a system that converts ocean wave energy into electric energy. The goal of the research described in this paper is to identify the most suitable generator type for this application. Of the conventional generator types, the three-phase permanent-magnet synchronous g...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on energy conversion 2005-06, Vol.20 (2), p.260-267
Main Authors: Polinder, H., Mecrow, B.C., Jack, A.G., Dickinson, P.G., Mueller, M.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Air gaps
Direct-drive generator
Energy conversion
Induction generators
Iron
linear machine
Magnets
Ocean waves
permanent-magnet (PM) machine
Reluctance generators
Stator windings
Synchronous generators
Topology
transverse flux machine
wave energy
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Summary:The archimedes wave swing (AWS) is a system that converts ocean wave energy into electric energy. The goal of the research described in this paper is to identify the most suitable generator type for this application. Of the conventional generator types, the three-phase permanent-magnet synchronous generator with iron in both stator and translator is most suitable, because it is cheaper and more efficient than the induction generator, the switched reluctance generator, and the permanent-magnet (PM) generator with an air-gap winding. The paper also proposes a new transverse-flux PM (TFPM) generator topology that could be suitable for this application. This new double-sided moving-iron TFPM generator has flux concentrators, magnets, and conductors on the stator, while the translator only consists of iron.
ISSN:0885-8969
1558-0059
DOI:10.1109/TEC.2005.845522