Investigation of capacitor-excited induction generators and permanent magnet alternators for small scale wind power generation

C.V. Nayar; J. Perahia; F. Thomas; S.J. Phillips; T. Pryor; W.L. James

doi:10.1016/0960-1481(91)90047-S

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Investigation of capacitor-excited induction generators and permanent magnet alternators for small scale wind power generation

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Investigation of capacitor-excited induction generators and permanent magnet alternators for small scale wind power generation

C.V. Nayar, J. Perahia, F. Thomas, S.J. Phillips, T. Pryor and W.L. James

Renewable Energy, Vol.1(3-4), pp.381-388

1991

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/0960-1481(91)90047-S

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Abstract

This paper examines two electric generator options for use in autonomous wind systems producing asynchronous electric power. The first makes use of a capacitor-excited squirrel-cage induction generator feeding a battery bank and an induction motor driven centrifugal pump. The second uses a permanent magnet alternator. Results obtained from field tests and laboratory experiments are included. A model to calculate the wind energy captured by a commercial 5 kW wind turbine, used in the field tests, is presented. This information is then used in a cost benefit analysis based on the present value method.

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Title: Investigation of capacitor-excited induction generators and permanent magnet alternators for small scale wind power generation
Authors/Creators: C.V. Nayar (Author/Creator)
J. Perahia (Author/Creator)
F. Thomas (Author/Creator)
S.J. Phillips (Author/Creator)
T. Pryor (Author/Creator)
W.L. James (Author/Creator)
Publication Details: Renewable Energy, Vol.1(3-4), pp.381-388
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Identifiers: 991005542276607891
Murdoch Affiliation: Research Institute for Sustainable Energy
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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