Optimization of Multibrid Permanent-Magnet Wind Generator Systems

• Published in: IEEE transactions on energy conversion Vol. 24; no. 1; pp. 82 - 92
• Main Authors: Li, Hui, Chen, Zhe, Polinder, Henk
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York IEEE 01.03.2009; The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
• Subjects: Analytical models; Cost function; Design optimization; direct-drive; Gears; Genetic algorithms; multibrid concepts; permanent-magnet (PM) generator; Power generation; single-stage; Studies; Synchronous generators; Wind energy generation; Wind power generation; Wind turbines

This paper investigates the cost-effective ranges of gearbox ratios and power ratings of multibrid permanent-magnet (PM) wind generator systems by using a design optimization method. First, the analytical model of a multibrid wind turbine concept consisting of a single-stage gearbox and a three-phas...