PM generators
PM generators
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I have several different opinions related to coil windings for pm generators.some say use fine wire for max vlt.Others say use thicker wire for current.Either one can be converted to current or voltage.what are the pros and cons when winding coils for generator projects.this just applies to a wind generator project im working on.i will be using deepcycle 12vlt batteries and a 12 to 120 rectifier in the end .current vs voltage? whats your recomendations





RE: PM generators
I would not bother to even dust off the old books. Even though one of my class projects from long ago was to design a DC motor for a given HP.
A much better use of money and time will be searching catalogues for a suitable PM generator that may be used "Off the Shelf".
Like I want to build an engine. Should I build a V8 for torque or a 4 cylinder for RPMs. There is more to an engine than the number of cylinders and there is more to a generator than wire size.
But current Vs voltage?
How many 12 Volt batteries?
I would use 3 or more parallel strings and then go for as high a voltage as I had batteries for. A 12 Volt system may use 10 times as much copper as a 120 Volt system. The losses will generally be greater also.
Bill
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RE: PM generators
RE: PM generators