Cogging Force Reduction and Profile Smoothening Methods for a Slot-Spaced Permanent Magnet Linear Alternator

Autor: Chin-Hsiang Cheng, Surender Dhanasekaran
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Energies, Vol 16, Iss 15, p 5827 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1996-1073
02026457
DOI: 10.3390/en16155827
Popis: A Permanent Magnet Linear Alternator (PMLA) works seamlessly with a Free Piston Stirling Engine (FPSE) to convert short-stroke and high-frequency linear motion to electric power. Cogging force is an unavoidable opposition force acting on the translator, limiting the linear motion from the driving force, which shortens the lifespan of the machine, causing oscillatory power output and increased maintenance costs. This research focuses on the methods to reduce the cogging force acting on the translator of a slot-spaced PMLA by making geometrical changes to the structure of the machine. The profile of the cogging force is made to be in line with the displacement profile of the translator to avoid unnecessary vibrations and damaging the piston of the FPSE. The changes made also influence the induced voltage. Bringing a balance between reduced voltage and cogging force with minor geometrical changes and a sinusoidal cogging force profile is the outcome of this work.
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