Axial flux generator dual rotor question

Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion centers on the configuration of an axial flux generator featuring dual rotors and a single stator. The setup includes 12 magnets on each rotor, totaling 24 magnets, with North and South poles positioned oppositely across the rotors. It is established that this configuration results in six pole pairs, as a pole pair is defined by the presence of a North and South magnet on the same rotor. The axial flux alternator operates as a three-phase alternator, requiring a pole pair for each flux change observed by the coils.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of axial flux generator design
  • Knowledge of magnet pole pair configurations
  • Familiarity with three-phase alternator principles
  • Basic principles of electromagnetic flux
NEXT STEPS
  • Research axial flux generator efficiency improvements
  • Explore advanced designs for dual rotor systems
  • Learn about three-phase alternator performance metrics
  • Investigate electromagnetic flux calculations in generator design
USEFUL FOR

Engineers, hobbyists, and researchers involved in renewable energy projects, particularly those focused on the design and optimization of axial flux generators and alternators.

jearls74
Messages
53
Reaction score
1
I am building an axial flux generator with dual rotor and single stator. I was doing calculations and have a magnet pole pair question i need help with, there are 12 magnets on each rotor with North pole on one rotor across from South pole on the other rotor.

Since there are 24 total magnets positioned in a way for the flux to travel from a North pole, through the stator and into a South pole, is this consider one pole pair?

Or do the North and South magnets have to be on the same rotor to count as a pair?

Are there six pole pairs or are there 12 pole pairs?
 
Engineering news on Phys.org
6

The axial flux alternator is a simple three-phase alternator. Each time a coil sees a flux change (North to South) requires a "Pair". So, 12 positions (24 magnets in your case) is six pairs.

Fish
 

Similar threads

Replies
2
Views
3K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
3K
  • · Replies 17 ·
Replies
17
Views
5K
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
3K
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
4K
Replies
6
Views
2K
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
5K
  • · Replies 20 ·
Replies
20
Views
3K
  • · Replies 12 ·
Replies
12
Views
6K