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Abstract

The comparative evaluation based on the power speed density of several types of portable Permanent Magnet Generator (PMG) considered for agricultural applications is presented. These generators are purposely designed to be used in agriculture sectors and thereby it should be of lightweight, small in size and ease to use. Six different generator topologies are developed for investigation of such purposes. A number of design parameters are considered to analyze the performance characteristics for each type of developed PMG. Based on the power speed density factor that is used to describe better generator performance, the suitable PMG for the agricultural application is identified through a comprehensive evaluation.

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Dr. Norhisam Bin Misron

Dr. Suhairi Rizuan Che Ahmad

Dr. Raja Nor Firdaus

Professor Aravind Vaithilingam Chockalingam

Prof. Hiroyuki Wakiwaka

Dr. Masami Nirei