What is wind power density? The different types of generators used in wind-turbine systems. What architecture is most commonly used in high-power wind-energy-conversion systems (WECS)? Fundamental ...

Induction heating makes shrink-fit connections easy to assemble and disassemble by evenly and gently heating and expanding the outer part of the assembly without overheating any specific area. Since ...

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Within the wind turbine industry, double-fed asynchronous generators are dominate. In order to address the electromechanical connection needs of these turbines, LTN ...

Southern California Edison’s (SCE) 2,250-MWe San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) recently took receipt of a new and upgraded generator rotor for one of its two Alstom steam turbine generator ...

A straight line may not be the best path between two or more rotors. • Electric machines with noncoaxial rotors date back to the 19th century, but today’s electronic controls now make them practical. ...

Global demand for electricity supply continues to grow. Power generation providers constantly evaluate capacity additions and the tradeoffs between alternatives. Since American utilities are building ...