MyJournals Home  

RSS FeedsEnergies, Vol. 13, Pages 487: Optimal Design of a Multibrid Permanent Magnet Generator for a Tidal Stream Turbine (Energies)

 
 

19 january 2020 10:00:05

 
Energies, Vol. 13, Pages 487: Optimal Design of a Multibrid Permanent Magnet Generator for a Tidal Stream Turbine (Energies)
 


Tidal stream energy is acquiring more attention as a future potential renewable energy source. Considering the harsh submarine environment, the main challenges that face the tidal stream turbine (TST) industry are cost and reliability. Hence, simple and reliable technologies, especially considering the drivetrain, are preferred. The multibrid drivetrain configuration with only a single stage gearbox is one of the promising concepts for TST systems. In this context, this paper proposes the design optimization of a multibrid permanent magnet generator (PMG), the design of a planetary gearbox, and afterwards analyzes the multibrid concept cost-effectiveness for TST applications. Firstly, the system analytical model, which consists of a single-stage gearbox and a medium speed PMG, is presented. The optimization methodology is afterwards highlighted. Lastly, the multibrid system optimization results for different gear ratios including the direct-drive topology are discussed and compared where the suitable gear ratio (topology) is investigated. The achieved results show that the multibrid concept in TST applications seems more attractive than the direct-drive one especially for high power ratings.


 
213 viewsCategory: Biophysics, Biotechnology, Physics
 
Energies, Vol. 13, Pages 470: Exploring the Synergies between Urban Overheating and Heatwaves (HWs) in Western Sydney (Energies)
Energies, Vol. 13, Pages 489: Electric Vehicle Battery Performance Investigation Based on Real World Current Harmonics (Energies)
 
 
blog comments powered by Disqus


MyJournals.org
The latest issues of all your favorite science journals on one page

Username:
Password:

Register | Retrieve

Search:

Physics


Copyright © 2008 - 2024 Indigonet Services B.V.. Contact: Tim Hulsen. Read here our privacy notice.
Other websites of Indigonet Services B.V.: Nieuws Vacatures News Tweets Nachrichten