Improved performance alternator with fully integrated Switched-Mode Rectifier
Thesis (M. Eng.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2008.
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| author | Mesa, Armando |
| author2 | David J. Perreault. |
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| description | Thesis (M. Eng.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2008. |
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| spelling | mit-1721.1/460182019-04-11T14:27:30Z Improved performance alternator with fully integrated Switched-Mode Rectifier Mesa, Armando David J. Perreault. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Thesis (M. Eng.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2008. Page 156 blank. Includes bibliographical references (p. 154-155). The use of Power Electronic circuits has helped to advance the technology of automotive alternators. The use of a Switched-Mode Rectifier (SMR) allows the alternator to run at a load-matched condition, optimizing power and efficiency over all operating speeds. However, the use of SMR's has largely been focused on designs for 42 V alternators. This thesis presents the design, build, and characterization of an SMR-based alternator that provides improved power and efficiency at the present automotive standard of 14 V. The SMR-based machine was built from commercial electronic devices and packaged such that it could be fully integrated into the alternator housing without impacting the physical structure or reliability. The SMR-based alternator was characterized in a laboratory environment (25°C ambient temperature) over the standard operating range of 1500 rpm (idle speed) to 6000 rpm (cruising speed). The alternator operated in a load-matched condition, achieving maximum power output up to 2400 rpm and achieved cruising speed output power of 2178 W at full field current of 4.3 A. by Amando Mesa. M.Eng. 2009-06-30T17:02:20Z 2009-06-30T17:02:20Z 2008 2008 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/46018 367586036 eng M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission. http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 156 p. application/pdf Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| spellingShingle | Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Mesa, Armando Improved performance alternator with fully integrated Switched-Mode Rectifier |
| title | Improved performance alternator with fully integrated Switched-Mode Rectifier |
| title_full | Improved performance alternator with fully integrated Switched-Mode Rectifier |
| title_fullStr | Improved performance alternator with fully integrated Switched-Mode Rectifier |
| title_full_unstemmed | Improved performance alternator with fully integrated Switched-Mode Rectifier |
| title_short | Improved performance alternator with fully integrated Switched-Mode Rectifier |
| title_sort | improved performance alternator with fully integrated switched mode rectifier |
| topic | Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/46018 |
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