Analytical Model of an Improved Linear Generator for Seawave energy Harvesting

Analytical Model of an Improved Linear Generator for Seawave energy Harvesting

Sohail, H., Tabesh, A.R., Zamani Foroushani , A.R.

 IET Conference on Renewable Power Generation ( RPG 2011)

Abbstract :

This paper describes an improved topology of a linear permanent magnet generator for se wave energy harvesting and preents an electrical model for analysis of this generator. The electrical model is established based on the magnetic eq1uivalent cirduitof tghe machine. This model can be used to deisgn a power electronic interface for capturing maximum power at the resonant frequency of a sea wave. Validity of the model is verified via comparing the calculated inductance of the machine with that of obtained from numerical analysis based on finite element method.