• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• v.13 no.4
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• pp.1549-1557
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• 2018

Optimizing the design of large-scale electric machines based on nonlinear finite element analysis (FEA) requires longer computation time than other applications of FEA, mainly due to the huge size of the machines. This paper addresses a new region decision method (RDM) with mesh adaptive direct search (MADS) for the optimal design of wind generators in order to reduce the computation time. The validity of the proposed algorithm is evaluated using Rastrigin and Goldstein-Price benchmark function. Moreover, the algorithm is employed for the optimal design of a 5.6MW interior permanent magnet synchronous generator to minimize the torque ripple. Additionally, mechanical stress analysis as well as electromagnetic field analysis have been implemented to prevent breakdown caused by large centrifugal forces of the modified design.

• Proceedings of the IEEK Conference
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• 2003.07c
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• pp.2609-2612
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• 2003

This paper describes a 64 channel signal generator/analyzer module that is useful for verification and testing of digital circuits. It can perform logic analyzer function and signal generator function at the same time. The 64 Channel module is implemented with single FPGA chip for miniaturization, and an USB interface is used to increase portability of the module. Multiple modules can be used in parallel for the verification of large scale circuits. Moreover, since the module is implemented as a PC based system, one can configure convenient GUI(Graphic User Interface) environment.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2000.07c
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• pp.1942-1944
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• 2000

On-line diagnosis system has been developed and is now applied the detection of shorted-turn in the field winding of large generator. This system consists of data aquisition system and display PC. The data aquisition system detects voltage waveform from flux probe sensor installed in the stator slot. The display PC shows the shorted-turn situation of generator rotor winding.

• The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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• v.57 no.8
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• pp.1392-1397
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• 2008

The mechanical integrity of generator stator windings is one of the critical point because the electric power is generated and conducted to power system through these windings. De-mineralized water is used to cool stator bars during the normal operation of generator in large power plants because the water cooled method has highest cooling efficient. Water absorption of bar insulation is progressed by several causes such as generation of water leak path by corrosion, delamination of insulation by vibration, and inadequate water treatment, etc.. Reliable water absorption diagnostics of generator stator bar is important to ensure the availability of power plant and to reduce maintenance cost by generator accident. It is described that the water absorption characteristics for generator stator bar insulation used in 500MW capacity standard fossil power plant by cooling water temperature. It is verified that the management of stator cooling water temperature is one of the important factors to decrease water absorption rate of generator stator bars.

• The KIPS Transactions:PartD
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• v.10D no.6
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• pp.907-916
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• 2003

Database benchmarks require efficient of large-scale data. This presents the system architecture, control flows, and characteristics of the data generator we have developed. The data generator features generation of large-scale data, column-by-column data generation, a number of data distributions and verification, and real data generation. An extensive conparison with other data generators in terms of function is also presented. Finally, empirical performance experiments between RAID systems and non-RAID one have been conducted to alleviate I/O bottleneck. The test results can serve as guidelines to help confifure system architecture.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 1999.07e
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• pp.2170-2172
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• 1999

A low energy large aperture(LELA) pulsed electron beam generator of a cold cathode type has been developed for environmental applications, for example, waste water cleaning, flue gas cleaning, and pasteurization etc. The operational principle is based on the emission of secondary electrons from cold cathode when ions in the plasma hit the cathode, which are accelerated toward exit window by the gradient of an electric potential. We have fabricated the LELA electron beam generator with the peak energy of 200keV and beam diameter of 200mm and obtained the large aperture electron beam in air. The electron beam current density has been investigated as a function of glow discharge current, accelerating voltage and radial distribution in front of the exit window foil. The plasma density and electron temperature have been measured in order to confirm the relation with the electron beam current density. We are going to upgrade the LELA electron beam generator in the electron energy, electron beam current and stability of operation for various applications.

• Tribology and Lubricants
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• v.28 no.5
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• pp.197-202
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• 2012

In this study, with the purpose of fundamentally improving the unbalance response vibration of a large PRT motor-generator rotor by design, a performance improvement design analysis is carried-out by retrofitting tilting pad bearings, replacing the plain partial journal bearings that were originally applied for operation at a rated speed of 1,800 rpm. In this process, a goal of the design analysis is to obtain a design solution for maximizing the direct stiffness of the bearings while satisfying the key basic lubrication performance requirements such as the minimum lift-off speed and maximum oil-film temperature. The results show that with a careful design application of tilting pad journal bearings for operation at such a relatively low speed of 1,800 rpm, direct stiffness increment of the bearings by about two times can be effectively achieved. Prevention of pad unloading is also considered in the analysis. Moreover, the designs of elliptical and offset half journal bearings are also analyzed and reviewed.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2011.07a
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• pp.981-982
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• 2011

This paper discusses design aspects of slotless permanent magnet generator for high performance and low speed applications. The airgap flux density in was obtained from finite element analysis and the design of a PM generator. The relatively large diameter stator laminations of such machines tend, therefore, to have a very thin back of core and narrow teeth, which make them expensive and difficult to manufacture. this thesis proposes an alternative PM generator topology featuring a slotless stator whose laminations are manufactured from a split core. The test results with a resistive load confirm the satisfactory operation of generator.

• The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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• v.63 no.3
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• pp.338-342
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• 2014

Energy storage is a key issue when integrating large amounts of intermittent and non-dispatchable renewable energy sources into electric power systems. To maintain the instantaneous power balance and to compensate for the influence of power fluctuations from renewable sources, flexible capability for power control is needed. Adjustable Speed Pumped Storage Power Generator is pumped storage unit that is adjustable for pump output adjustments as well as the highest efficiency operations because it has fast response time. In this paper we address the adjustable speed pumped storage power generator for frequency control against the intermittence of wind turbine output and calculate the appropriate capacity of adjustable speed pumped storage power generator.

• Progress in Superconductivity and Cryogenics
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• v.15 no.3
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• pp.29-34
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• 2013

This paper introduces design processes of 10 MW class superconducting generator for wind Turbine. Superconducting generator can produce 5 times stronger magnetic field than permanent magnet at least, which enables large scale wind turbine to function as a lighter, smaller and more highly efficient system. These processes are targeted for higher efficiency and shorter high temperature superconductor (HTS) wires to fabricate 10 MW class superconducting generator. Three different approaches will be described in these design processes. First design process focuses on the number of rotor poles. Secondly, 270 and 360 A operating current of superconducting field coil can be adapted as a design parameter in this process. Lastly, 3 and 6 kV line to line voltage of stator coil will be used to design 10 MW class superconducting generator.