Optimal design of a direct-driven permanent magnet synchronous wind generator

Pedram Asef, Tianjie Zou, Haiyang Fang

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Abstract

Low-speed high-torque direct-drive permanent magnet (LSHTPM) synchronous machines, which are characterized by large dimensions and weight, have huge potential for wind power generation. Despite to this fact, before the manufacture process of these machines, optimal design should be done to reduce the material costs and maximize power density and efficiency. In this paper, t he attention is focused on an optimal design of a 1.5MW direct-drive wind generator which is done in this research. The relationships between main dimensions of the machine and its power density, efficiency are investigated. In addition, a novel analytical optimization method is used to find optimal aspect ratio and split ratio to maximize power density and efficiency. The influences of electrical and magnetic load on the optimal aspect ratio and split ratio are also explored. Other parameters and results that may have major influence on the main dimensions such as pole number, slot width, and etc. are carried out and also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, ICIT 2015
PublisherIEEE
Pages806-811
Number of pages6
EditionJune
ISBN (Electronic)9781479978007
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16 Jun 2015
Event2015 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, ICIT 2015 - Seville, Spain
Duration: 17 Mar 201519 Mar 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology
NumberJune
Volume2015-June

Conference

Conference2015 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, ICIT 2015
Country/TerritorySpain
CitySeville
Period17/03/1519/03/15

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© 2015 IEEE.

Keywords

  • aspect ratio
  • Design optimization
  • direct-drive
  • LSHTPM
  • split ratio

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science Applications
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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