A doubly-fed permanent magnet generator for wind turbines
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Author(s)
Thomas, Andrew J. (Andrew Joseph), 1981-
Advisor(s)
James L. Kirtley, Jr.
Date Issued
2004
Publisher
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Abstract
Optimum extraction of energy from a wind turbine requires that turbine speed vary with wind speed. Existing solutions to produce constant-frequency electrical output under windspeed variations are undesirable due to complexity, cost, inefficiency or reliability issues. We propose a novel variation of a doubly-fed induction generator which aims to improve power density and simplify construction. Our design is a doubly-fed, dual-rotor, axial-flux, permanent-magnet machine. Progress in the construction of a prototype is described. Analysis of the steady state and dynamic behavior of the machine is detailed, and a control algorithm developed therefrom.
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Thesis (M. Eng.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2004.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 77-78).
Subjects
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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