Hybrid excitation of synchronous generators for wind turbines

Alasdair McDonald

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Abstract

A simplified hybrid PM- and electrically excited synchronous generator model is introduced. A 3MW direct-drive wind turbine Cost of Energy model is used to show how magnet costs can make hybrid or fully electrically-excited synchronous machines economically attractive.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2nd IET Renewable Power Generation Conference (RPG 2013)
Place of PublicationBeijing
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-84919-758-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 Sept 2013
EventIET Renewable Power Generation Conference 2013 - Beijing, China
Duration: 23 Sept 2013 → …

Conference

ConferenceIET Renewable Power Generation Conference 2013
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period23/09/13 → …

Keywords

  • wind turbines
  • motor drives
  • synchronous generators

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