Search results for " Generator"
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Controlling and learning motor functions
2018
Effective and adaptive motor functions are important for living beings and developing computational and learning mechanisms for roving robots is a crucial aspect in biorobotics. In this chapter we report a new architecture for motor learning to be applied in insect-like walking robots. The proposed model is based on the MB structure previously introduced able to memorize time evolutions of key parameters of the neural motor controller to improve existing motor primitives. The adopted control scheme enables the structure to efficiently cope with goal-oriented behavioural motor tasks. The problem of body-size evaluation is also considered and a model for the parallax-based estimation is provi…
An optimum design of the magnetic circuit of a PM linear electrical generator for the exploitation of sea waves.
2006
In this paper an approach to the optimization of the magnetic design of a Permanent Magnet (PM) linear generator for the exploitation of the energy contained in sea waves is presented. This approach consists of a two step procedure: the first one takes into account the stochastic features of the sea wave motion and describe the working condition of the machine under this motion by adopting a lumped parameter model. In this step the objective function is the energy production. The second step optimizes the generator by using the results obtained in the first step as the constraints that must be fulfilled by a design based on a Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis. Furthermore, the approach i…
Optimization of cogging force in a linear permanent magnet generator for the conversion of sea waves energy
2015
In this paper an approach to the optimization of cogging force in a linear permanent magnet generator for the conversion of sea waves energy is presented. We have optimized the cogging force of a linear permanent magnet generator by using a 3D FEM parametric simulation. Several possible design solutions have been computed. A generator has been built and the results of the minimization procedure has been experimentally validated.
The use of sea waves for generation of electrical energy: a linear tubular asynchronous electrical generator
2007
A linear tubular asynchronous generator to be used as generator driven by seawave is presented. The design criteria of a TLIM with hollowed iron induced part as well as the technological processes to be adopted and the materials utilized in the various parts are described. The methodologies for mechanical assembling and electric wiring are considered too. Finally, the prototype with bimetallic induced part that has been designed and built is presented and some experimental results on electrical and mechanical variables are shown.
A Ferrite Tubular Linear Permanent Magnet Generator (FTLPMG) analysis and design
2014
Several linear synchronous generators for the exploitation of sea wave energy have been proposed. Such machines do not require reactive power for the magnetization since they use permanent magnets for the excitation. The use of permanent magnets in a rough environment such as the marine environment may be a very weak point in the application of these kind of devices. In order to overcome this difficulty, the authors in this paper propose a linear synchronous electrical generator. Its excitation uses ferrites as suitable solutions to extract energy from sea waves. This paper describes the analysis and design of an improved axially magnetized tubular permanent-magnet machine in which several …
First Life Cycle Impact Considerations of Two Wave Energy Converters
2018
The work presents two different revolutionary devices for the utilization of a new entry of renewable energy sources: sea wave. The first technology is based on linear generators, able to directly converts a linear motion into electrical output, limiting to minimum the chain of energy conversion. The other solution is based on a mechanical motion converter, coupled with alternators. The scope of this paper is to compare the two different systems designed by University of Palermo, through Life Cycle Assessment, in order to evaluate the global effects of the two systems to the environment.
Metodologia e analisi dell'evoluzione urbana del centro storico di Alcamo
2021
Il contributo si inquadra nell’ambito di una ricerca operativa che deriva da un rapporto virtuoso tra un ente locale di tradizioni illustri – il Comune di Alcamo – e il Centro Interdipartimentale di Ricerca sui Centri Storici (CIRCES) dell'Università degli Studi di Palermo. Tale ricerca è stata finalizzata a tracciare le linee guida per pianificare in maniera efficace il recupero e la riqualificazione del centro storico di Alcamo, uno dei centri siciliani di maggiore interesse per l’alta concentrazione di risorse storiche ed architettoniche. In particolare il contributo, nell’ottica che qualsivoglia operazione finalizzata al recupero e alla riqualificazione di una città storica non può pres…
An Experimental Comparison between an Ironless and a Traditional Permanent Magnet Linear Generator for Wave Energy Conversion
2022
Permanent Magnet Linear Generators (PMLGs) are currently being studied for sea wave energy harvesting. Typically, a PMLG consists of an iron-made armature and a moving translator. The permanent magnets adoption produces parasitic effects, such as cogging force, and the machine weight increment. A solution could be the adoption of an ironless configuration, accepting a power density reduction. This paper investigates the use of ironless PMLGs in sea wave energy conversion systems by an experimental comparative analysis between an iron PMLG prototype and an ironless PMLG prototype, which share the same geometry. The main electrical and mechanical parameters (resistance, mass, and magnetic fie…
DESALINATION AND SEA WAVE TO PRODUCE FRESHWATER AND ENERGY FROM THE SEA. THE PROPOSAL OF A LINEAR GENERATOR FOR A WAVE ENERGY CONVERTER AND EVALUATIO…
2020
Testing a linear ironless generator for the sea wave energy harvesting
2022
Wave energy represents a "new entry"in the renewable energy sector; however, it is believed that in near future sea wave might have a key role for the electrical energy production, thanks its huge energy potential. In this context, the paper suggests an innovative ironless linear generator, that can be used as main component inside a point absorber. In order to exploit the wave energy potential in the Mediterranean Sea, the Engineering Department of Palermo University realized a first small-scale prototype of the electrical linear generator, that is the main component for the energy conversion.