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Large air gap squirrel cage induction generator for a tidal turbine

Lookup NU author(s): Liam Naugher, Professor Nick BakerORCiD, Dr Glynn Atkinson

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This is the authors' accepted manuscript of a conference proceedings (inc. abstract) that has been published in its final definitive form by Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), 2016.

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Abstract

An induction generator has been designed for use in an open centred tidal turbine. Mechanical constraints in the turbine design enforces a large magnetic gap in the generator, which inherently limits the power factor. The large diameter of the machine means it is likely to be constructed out of a number of segments, which can each be modelled independently and approximated to either linear segments or individual rotary machines with the same pole to air gap ratio. An analytical tool to design an induction machine for this unique set of requirements is presented and compared to results from commercial software. Detailed design options are investigated using finite element analysis before a final design is presented.


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Author(s): Naugher LA, Baker NJ, Atkinson G

Publication type: Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstract)

Publication status: Published

Conference Name: 8th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2016)

Year of Conference: 2016

Online publication date: 10/11/2016

Acceptance date: 16/02/2016

Date deposited: 27/07/2016

Publisher: Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET)

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/cp.2016.0333

DOI: 10.1049/cp.2016.0333

Library holdings: Search Newcastle University Library for this item

ISBN: 9781785611889


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