An analytical and genetic-algorithm-based design tool for brushless excitation systems of low-medium rated synchronous generators

S. Nuzzo, M. Galea, C. Gerada, N. L. Brown

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Abstract

The sizing procedures adopted for the everyday design of electrical machines are well known and consolidated. However, for brushless exciters of field wound, synchronous generators, there is significant room for improvement as the impact of the diodes' commutations in the rotating bridge rectifier are often neglected. This paper deals with the development of a fast analytical, genetic-algorithm-based design tool for the excitation systems of salient-pole, field wound synchronous generators. As vessel for this study, the exciter of a particular 400kVA is considered. The proposed tool is focused on achieving exciter designs that minimize the voltage drop due to the commutation processes in the rotating diode rectifier, with minimum impact on the overall efficiency.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication19th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9784886860989
Publication statusPublished - 30 Jan 2017
Event19th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2016 - Chiba, Japan
Duration: 13 Nov 201616 Nov 2016

Publication series

Name19th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2016

Conference

Conference19th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2016
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityChiba
Period13/11/1616/11/16

Keywords

  • Commutations
  • Diode Rectifier
  • Excitation System
  • Synchronous Generator

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

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