Magnetic Power Drive 1800 (MPD 1800)

The following chart describes a 2MW high speed permanent
magnet generator to couple directly to a prime-mover for a
power generation application. This MPD 1800 is less than a
quarter of the size of any 2MW machine in production.

This unit has an efficiency of over 98% and speeds up to
27,000 rpm, For a more detailed information, see the Performance
Characteristics listed below. To read a press release on the
most recent use for this unit click
here.
1800kW 20,000 rpm Alternator Performance
Characteristics
PARAMETER |
VALUE |
| Machine Type |
Permanent Magnet Synchronous |
| Operating Speed Range |
19,000 rpm - 22,500 rpm |
| Rated Operating Speed |
27,000 rpm |
| Duty Cycle |
Continuous |
| Number of Poles |
4 |
| Number of Phases |
3 |
| Winding Configuration |
Star |
| Electromagnetic Weight (excluding housing)
|
- 190 kg
- 174 kg (including solid shaft)
|
| Weight (not including housing) |
450 lbs |
| Cooling |
Liquid and air |
For 1.5 MW & above machines, please visit
Direct
Drive Systems, a company created by Calnetix to serve
this market. To visit Direct Drive Systems now, click
here.
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