Design of transverse flux linear synchronous generator for wave energy conversion

Abstract

This paper presents the practical rapid design approach for large power density and low cost of transverse flux type permanent magnet linear synchronous generator for wave energy conversion. The proposed design approach is based on response surface methodology and three-dimensional (3D) static analysis. First, the basic structure and operational principle of the proposed model used for wave energy conversion are described. Second, in order to solve the problem that it takes much time to design transverse flux type topologies due to its complex structure, the simplified design approach for large power density and low cost under the condition where motor's structure and total volume are known is proposed. Finally, the result and effiracy of proposed design approach are evaluated by 3D finite element analysis (FEA).