The mechanical design of a compensated pulsed alternator prototype
Abstract
A prototype of a compensated pulsed alternator (compulsator) with 150-kA peak output current is described. The rotor is made of 2913 laminations shrink fitted on a vertical shaft. Since the rotor has an L/D of 3.2 and a maximum speed of 5400 rpm, these insulated laminations are clamped on the ends with large Belleville washers to increase the effective stiffness. The stator is mounted on a torque frame which allows it to rotate during discharge to reduce the forces transmitted to ground. The mechanical considerations and design of this machine are presented.
- Publication:
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2nd International Pulsed Power Conference
- Pub Date:
- 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979pupo.conf..392B
- Keywords:
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- Ac Generators;
- Electric Power Supplies;
- Electric Pulses;
- Pulse Generators;
- Armatures;
- Compensators;
- Energy Storage;
- Magnetic Induction;
- Prototypes;
- Rotors;
- Torque;
- Winding;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering