Tom Bowker, CTO of Clean Energy Technologies, describes how their Axial Flux Permanent Magnet (AFPM) technology achieves better efficiencies in wind power generation and is able to produce more power at lower wind speeds due to coreless technology. Where traditional Radial Flux Permanent Magnets (RFPM) orient the magnetic flux outward from the shaft of the turbine, the Axial Flux Permanent Magnet (AFPM) technology works by orienting the magnetic flux along the axis of the turbine shaft. The ability of these generators to eliminate traditional cogging issues makes them ideal candidates for wind turbine applications. For more information, go to:
Clean Energy Technologies.
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