scholarly journals Numerical Analysis and Parametric Study of a 7 kW Tubular Permanent Magnet Linear Alternator

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 7192
Author(s):  
Chin-Hsiang Cheng ◽  
Surender Dhanasekaran
Keyword(s):  
Permanent Magnet ◽  
Power Density ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Fem Analysis ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Load Test ◽  
Stroke Length ◽  
Free Piston ◽  
Linear Alternator ◽  
Material Choice

Free-Piston Stirling Engines (FPSEs) are known for their easy maintenance, longer lifetimes, high reliability, quiet operation due to no crankshafts, and having fewer seals compared to the traditional Stirling engine. Free-piston systems are popular in the conversion of thermal energy into electrical energy and are compatible with many types of heat sources. This research paper concentrates on the development of a Permanent Magnet Linear Alternator (PMLA) and parametrically analyzing it to predict its limitations and performance over variable operable conditions and material choices. Operable conditions including stroke length and frequency of the translator, and material choice for the stator and magnets, are varied in this study to analyze the machine and put it to test for its extreme limitations. Spacing between slots is introduced to reduce the overall mass of the stator and increase the power density. The load test is carried out with varied parameters. It induces a load EMF of 2.4 kV, yields a power of 7 kW, and has a power density of 314 W/kg by FEM analysis in peak variations. This study enumerates the performance variation of a PMLA over these varied conditions and illustrates the limitations of such power-dense machines.

A Comparative Study of Permanent Magnet Linear Alternator and Hydraulic Free-Piston Engines

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Sadighi ◽  
Ke Li ◽  
Zongxuan Sun
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Permanent Magnet ◽  
Fuel Efficiency ◽  
Hydraulic Pump ◽  
Combustion Chambers ◽  
Free Piston ◽  
Hcci Combustion ◽  
Free Piston Engine ◽  
Linear Alternator ◽  
Homogenous Charge Compression Ignition

This paper presents a comparative study of two possible power-generating units for the free-piston engine (FPE): Permanent-magnet linear alternator (PMLA) and linear hydraulic pump. The FPE discussed in this paper is a linear, opposed-piston, opposed-cylinder (OPOC) engine that operates with a homogenous charge compression ignition (HCCI) combustion. Lack of crankshaft in the FPE allows lower friction loss, variable compression ratio, and higher modularity compared to a conventional engine. Also the OPOC configuration enables high-frequency operation of the FPE, which results in high power density. The FPE is also well suited for HCCI operation, which offers improved fuel efficiency and emissions. The chemical power released in the combustion chambers can be transformed to fluid or electric power. This could be done via a hydraulic pump or a linear alternator. In this paper these two systems are studied and compared as the power-generating device for the FPE.

Investigation of a 7-pole/6-slot Halbach-magnetized permanent-magnet linear alternator used for free-piston stirling engines

2012 ◽  
Vol 111 (7) ◽  
pp. 07E711 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping Zheng ◽  
Chengde Tong ◽  
Jing Zhao ◽  
Bin Yu ◽  
Lin Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Permanent Magnet ◽  
Free Piston ◽  
Stirling Engines ◽  
Linear Alternator

Modeling and Experimental Characterization of a Permanent Magnet Linear Alternator for Free-Piston Engine Applications

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans T. Aichlmayr ◽  
Peter Van Blarigan
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Permanent Magnet ◽  
Experimental Validation ◽  
Experimental Characterization ◽  
Piston Engine ◽  
Free Piston ◽  
Free Piston Engine ◽  
Linear Alternator ◽  
The Mathematical Model

Sandia National Laboratories is developing a prototype 30kW free-piston internal-combustion-based linear generator for vehicular applications. This paper describes the development and experimental validation of a mathematical model for the permanent magnet linear alternator that will be used by the prototype. A magnetic-flux versus mover-position function is used to correlate individual coil fluxes to the motion of the mover. This function is derived from a finite element electromagnetic simulation of the linear alternator. The mathematical model of the alternator is compared to experiments with prototype hardware driving 0.5–2kW loads; excellent correspondence to measured voltage and current waveforms is found.

FEM ANALYSIS FOR A NOVEL CONFIGURATION OF BRUSHLESS DC MOTOR WITHOUT PERMANENT MAGNET

2009 ◽  
Vol PIER 98 ◽  
pp. 407-423 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassan Moradi ◽  
Ebrahim Afjei ◽  
Faramarz Faghihi
Keyword(s):  
Permanent Magnet ◽  
Fem Analysis ◽  
Dc Motor ◽  
Brushless Dc Motor ◽  
Brushless Dc

FEM Analysis and Experimental Study for Bond Strength of High-Strength Coating by Wedged Load Test Method

2010 ◽  
Vol 152-153 ◽  
pp. 1058-1061
Author(s):  
Zhou Wei ◽  
Xiao Xia Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Bond Strength ◽  
Adhesion Strength ◽  
Fem Analysis ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Pressure Head ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Complex Stress ◽  
Complex Stress State ◽  
Load Test ◽  
Test Method

A wedged load test method is used to evaluate the adhesion strength of high-strength coatings, which have been processed with various sintering parameters. In this test, for stress concentration at cut tip, cracks are always induced and expanded rapidly cross the interface between coating and substrate. Macro-fracture and SEM image of coating interface of high-strength coating are characterized using optical microscope and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), respectively. In order to evaluate the bonding properties between coating and substrate effectively, corresponding finite element (FE) analysis has been conducted to evaluate the adhesion strength of high-strength coating. And stress distributions cross the interface of high-strength coating are obtained. The stress analysis can help to evaluate the bond strength of high-strength coating. Because of small specimen and contact relationship between wedged pressure head and wedged cuts, complex stress state is affected by many factors resulting from interface, and also by the thickness of coating.

3-D FEM Analysis of Residual Magnetism Produced by x-Gradient Coil of Permanent Magnet Type of MRI

2007 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 1809-1812 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norio Takahashi ◽  
Atsushi Muraoka ◽  
Daisuke Miyagi ◽  
Koji Miyata ◽  
Ken Ohashi
Keyword(s):  
Permanent Magnet ◽  
Fem Analysis ◽  
Gradient Coil ◽  
Residual Magnetism

Design and Magnetic Circuit Analysis on Claw-Pole Permanent Magnet Generator for Vehicle Application

2011 ◽  
Vol 328-330 ◽  
pp. 36-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Wei Ma ◽  
Wan Jian Yin ◽  
Wan Hai Yu ◽  
Qing Shan Ji
Keyword(s):  
Permanent Magnet ◽  
Design Theory ◽  
Magnetic Circuit ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Circuit Analysis ◽  
Effective Voltage ◽  
Permanent Magnet Generator

The rotor of claw-pole permanent magnet generator is constructed by two flangeHs with claw and a ringH of Nd-Fe-B permanent magnet magnetized axially,H axial fluxH is transformedH effectiveH radial fluxH, the polarityH of adjacent claw-poles is opposite, N poles and S poles array alternately. Based on design theory of permanent magnet generator, major parametersH of generator is determineHd. Using equivalent magnetic circuit method, the magnetic path of generator is analyzed, permeance and flux are calculated, thus the claw-pole permanent magnet generator is designed, it possesses high reliability, simple processH and effective voltage-stabilized characteristic.

scholarly journals Estimations on Properties of Redox Reactions to Electrical Energy and Storage Device of Thermoelectric Pipe (TEP) Using Polymeric Nanofluids

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 1812
Author(s):  
Qin Gang ◽  
Rong-Tsu Wang ◽  
Jung-Chang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Power Density ◽  
Heat Dissipation ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Steel Tube ◽  
Storage Device ◽  
Stainless Steel Tube ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Empirical Formulas ◽  
Dissipative Heat

A thermoelectric pipe (TEP) is constructed by tubular graphite electrodes, Teflon material, and stainless-steel tube containing polymeric nanofluids as electrolytes in this study. Heat dissipation and power generation (generating capacity) are both fulfilled with temperature difference via the thermal-electrochemistry and redox reaction effects of polymeric nanofluids. The notion of TEP is to recover the dissipative heat from the heat capacity generated by the relevant machine systems. The thermal conductivity and power density empirical formulas of the novel TEP were derived through the intelligent dimensional analysis with thermoelectric experiments and evaluated at temperatures between 25 and 100 °C and vacuum pressures between 400 and 760 torr. The results revealed that the polymeric nanofluids composed of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles with 0.2 wt.% sodium hydroxide (NaOH) of the novel TEP have the best thermoelectric performance among these electrolytes, including TiO2 nanofluid, TiO2 nanofluid with 0.2 wt.% NaOH, deionized water, and seawater. Furthermore, the thermal conductivity and power density of the novel TEP are 203.1 W/(m·K) and 21.16 W/m3, respectively.

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