Pradnice synchroniczne z magnesami trwałymi umieszczonymi wewnątrz wirnika

In the paper two kinds of permanent magnet synchronous generator constructions are compared. The first one is generator with the arc-segment permanent magnets mounted on the rotor surface (Surface Permanent Magnet - SPM construction). The second one is generator with the block-segment permanent magnets mounted inside the rotor's laminated core (Interior Permanent Magnet - IPM construction). The results of laboratory tests for both kinds of generators operating stand-alone are presented and discussed. It can be concluded from these test results and discussions, that IPM generator is characterized by a lower voltage variations and higher efficiency in the entire range of loads. It is also characterized by higher mechanical strength and higher reliability comparing to the SPM construction.