Power quality improvement by pre-computed modulated field current for synchronous generators

Daniel Fallows, Stefano Nuzzo, Alessandro Costabeber, Michael Galea

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Abstract

Although power quality aspects of electrical machines have been extensively studied and investigated for a large number of years, room for improvement still exists in the field of classic, wound-field, synchronous generators. This paper proposes an innovative method of power quality improvement for single-phase synchronous generators in which the usual DC field current is replaced by a calculated current waveform. The optimised field current waveform is designed in such a way that harmonics created by the machine geometry and the winding configuration are significantly reduced.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2017 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis, WEMDCD 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages127-131
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781509058532
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 13 Jun 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event2017 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis, WEMDCD 2017 - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Duration: 20 Apr 201721 Apr 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2017 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis, WEMDCD 2017

Conference

Conference2017 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis, WEMDCD 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityNottingham
Period20/04/1721/04/17

Keywords

  • Magnetic field modulation
  • Power generation
  • Power quality
  • Synchronous generator

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Control and Optimization
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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