Measurement and modelling of induction generator performance in an oscillating water column wave energy converter
Measurement and modelling of induction generator performance in an oscillating water column wave energy converter
- Author(s): N. Hodgins ; M.A. Mueller ; W.K. Tease ; D. Staton
- DOI: 10.1049/cp:20080486
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- Author(s): N. Hodgins ; M.A. Mueller ; W.K. Tease ; D. Staton Source: 4th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2008), 2008 p. 76 – 80
- Conference: 4th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2008)
- DOI: 10.1049/cp:20080486
- ISBN: 978 0 86341 900 3
- Location: York, UK
- Conference date: 2-4 April 2008
- Format: PDF
A study has been made on power takeoff from an oscillating water column wave energy device. An induction generator can be overloaded to meet peak powers. The maximum overload of an induction generator is limited by internal temperature which is determined by the cooling ability of its environment and the induction generator losses. Measurements of the cooling present in an OWC and its effects on the induction generator temperatures are detailed. A thermal modelling is carried out in MotorCAD and used to extend the measurements.
Inspec keywords: direct energy conversion; asynchronous generators; wave power generation
Subjects: Tidal and flow energy; Energy conversion; Energy extraction from the oceans; Wave power; Asynchronous machines
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