Application Catalog

Generator

121 - Output Analysis of a Salient-Pole Synchronous Generator	Module:DP	2011-02-28
A salient-pole synchronous generator is used to produce electricity, such as water power generators that produce energy from water falling and turning a water wheel. Reducing the magnetic saturation is one area of focus for generators because the output that can be produced decreases with magnetic saturation. For this reason, it is advantageous to investigate the magnetic circuit with a magnetic field analysis. This example presents the use of a magnetic field analysis to obtain the magnetic flux density distribution, no-load saturation curve, and output of a salient-pole synchronous generator.

25 - Analysis of a Claw Pole Alternator	Module:TR	2011-02-28
Claw pole alternators are used in automotive applications for providing the electrical power for a variety of electrical components and for charging the battery. As the number of electrical components in cars increases, the alternator is required to deliver more output power even at low speed. This note presents the use of magnetic field analysis to evaluate the output power of a claw pole alternator.