2012 · 11 citations · 15 references
EngineeringElectrical EngineeringElectric MachinesMachine DesignPower ElectronicsBrushless Dc MachinesElectric DrivesElectric Motor DrivesExcitation SystemsLosses In Electric MachinesMagnetic Circuit AnalysisCore Loss AnalysisCore Loss ModelingCore Loss ReductionEquivalent Circuit ModelingExcitationIron LossesMagnetic Equivalent CircuitsSynchronous Machine Excitation
Excitation strategies are explored as part of an overall design to minimize mass and maximize efficiency of a 2 kW portable power generator. The design includes 16 variables and is based upon a magnetic equivalent circuit model that includes core loss. Despite the influence of saturation and core loss, a relatively straightforward field-oriented type control is derived that is consistent with the goals of mass and loss reduction. Design and control are validated through hardware experiment.
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