Design, Manufacture, And Testing Of A High Speed 10 MW Permanent Magnet Motor And Discussion Of Potential Applications.

Abstract

The paper will present the design, manufacturing, and testing of a high speed 10 MW permanent magnet motor and discussion of potential applications. The paper will cover from concept through design and development to the conclusion of prototype testing. As part of the concept phase, potential applications will be briefly discussed that were used to justify the project. These applications include replacing variable speed gas turbines, steam turbines, and wound field, synchronous, and induction motors, as well as fixed speed electric motor/gear drivers. The mechanical and electrical challenges for high speed, high power permanent magnet motors will be presented along with the engineering developments that met these challenges. The paper will also touch on the various manufacturing and assembly hurdles needed to be overcome to bring the design to fruition. The paper will the present the prototype test data to show the design targets have been met or exceeded. Finally, a discussion on the extension of the prototype design to much higher power at lower speeds and to higher speeds at the same or lower powers will be presented.