Computational and FEM Based Analytical Aspects of Medium Capacity- Turbo Alternator Design

Abstract

Today most of the electrical power in the world is generated by synchronous machine (alternator). Regarding to the cost, durability, stability, security; a design of synchronous machine is very important. Various constrain like processes, availability of magnetic material, quality aspects and cost aspects are considered during the design of synchronous machine. In practical design, a number of designed parameter of the machine is so high such that hand calculation is so tough and takes a long time. To satisfy all constrain and get realistic design, an iterative approach is required and that can be done by computer programming. This paper represents a design process with flowchart for the synchronous machine and a finite element method for the magnetic analysis.