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Comparison of Direct-Drive and Geared Generator Concepts for Wind Turbines

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: The objective of this paper is to compare five different generator systems for wind turbines, namely the doubly-fed induction generator with three-stage gearbox (DFIG3G), the direct-drive synchronous generator with electrical excitation (DDSG), the direct-drive permanent-megnet generator (DDPMG), the permanent-magnet generator with single stage gearbox (PMG1G), and the doubly-fed induction generator with single-stage gearbox (DFIG1G). The comparison is based on cost and annual energy yield for a given wind climate. The DFIG3G is a cheap solution using standard components. The DFIG1G seems the most attractive in terms of energy yield divided by cost. The DDPMG has the highest energy yield, but although it is cheaper than the DDSG, it is more expensive than the generator systems with gearbox.

Source: IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion

DOI: 10.1109/tec.2006.875476

Authors: H. Polinder, F.F.A. Van Der Pijl, G.-J. De Vilder, P.J. Tavner

Institutions: Delft University of Technology, Durham University

Language: English

Topic: Wind Turbine Control Systems

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Climate action

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2162030535

FWCI: 26.53

Cites: 17

Cited by: 1,150

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