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Axial Flux Permanent-Magnet Machine under Optimum Control Strategy for Wind Power Generation Roberto H. Moncada, Raúl A. Rodríguez, Juan A. Tapia, and Thomas M. Jahns* Elec. Eng. Dept. University of Concepcion, CHILE Casilla 160-C, Correo 3 Concepción, Chile Phone +56 41 座机电话号码, Fax +56 41 座机电话号码. Email: rmoncada@udec.cl, juantapia@udec.cl *Elec. Comp. Dep. University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA 2559A Engineering Hall, 1415 Engineering Drive, Madison, WI 53706 Tel: 608 262-5702, Fax: 608 262-5559 E-mail: jahns@ Abstract – In this paper, an analysis of an axial-flux permanent- in using Permanent Magnet PM Synchronous Generators magnet generator AFPMG performance, operating under an for wind power applications has increased [11]-[19]. optimum control strategy is presented. This control strategy is PM machines offer several interesting features including; intended for applications in wind power generation. The main maintenance-free operation, high efficiency and reliability, goal of this scheme is to transfer the maximum power available high power factor and low inertia. Furthermore, Interior PM in the wind to the electrical system, through an adequate handling of the stator currents in the generator. To do this, both Machines can increase the efficiency by utilizing the the maximum power point tracking strategy and the maximum reluctance torque generated by the difference in the d- and q- torque per ampere controls are used. While the first one has the axis inductances. In addition, Axial-Flux PM Machines also advantage of not using wind speed measurement, the second show a higher power density, higher torque, and allow for aims to minimize generator losses. Furthermore, for operation increases in the number of poles. By increasing the number of above the rated speed, a field weakening control is perfor