Thermal Modeling of Lundell Alternators

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Tang, Sai Chun; Keim, Thomas A.; Perreault, David J.
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Abstract
Thermal analysis of Lundell alternators used in automobiles is presented. An analytical thermal model for Lundell alternators is proposed, and procedures for acquiring the model parameters are elucidated. Based on the thermal model, the temperature profile of an operating Lundell alternator can be predicted analytically. The predicted alternator temperatures are found to be consistent with the experimental measurement. The presented models and measurement methods are useful for embedding switched-mode power electronics into the alternator with low manufacturing cost.
Date issued
2005-03
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/86970
Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Laboratory for Electromagnetic and Electronic Systems
Journal
IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Citation
Tang, S.C., T.A. Keim, and D.J. Perreault. “Thermal Modeling of Lundell Alternators.” IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion 20, no. 1 (March 2005): 25–36.
Version: Final published version
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INSPEC Accession Number: 8320624
Paper no. TEC-00061-2003
ISSN
0885-8969
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