The electromagnetic modeling and the co-simulation of a direct drive axial flux permanent magnet synchronous generator

Authors : Mustafa AKIN, Selami BALCI

Pages : 32-47

Doi:10.30521/jes.690997

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Publication Date : 2020-06-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Direct drive gearless axial flux permanent magnet synchronous generators insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(AFPMSG); are designed as multi-pole for use in vertical axis wind turbines. In particular, there are multi-pole core/coreless stator structures with axial flux for use in vertical axis wind turbines insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(WT); that can be designed in a compact structure at low wind speeds. In this study, the parametric simulation studies have been carried out according to rotor mechanical speeds with certain linear steps depending on different wind speed scenarios for an AFPMSG designed with 16-pole and cored stator for 5 kVA rated power with the finite element analysis insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(FEA); software. According to the analysis results obtained, the performance of the generator is reported and current, voltage, power losses and flux distribution are investigated. In addition, the DC bus voltage at the output of the DC-DC boost converter circuit due to wind speed changes is adaptively controlled for AFPMSG, which is co-simulated with the power electronics interface used at the generator output. Thus, both power electronics circuit performance and generator side have been simulated simultaneously with electromagnetic modeling. Therefore, the performance of the designed AFPMSG, which is modeled in three dimensions insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(3D); before the prototype stage, can be determined under more realistic conditions.
Keywords : Direct drive AFPMSG, Parametric FEA, Power electronics interface, Wind generator, Wind speed