http://hdl.handle.net/2117/3277 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:14:24 GMT 2013-06-19T23:14:24Z webmaster.bupc@upc.edu Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Servei de Biblioteques i Documentació no http://hdl.handle.net/2117/19111 Title: Electric drives for light e-scooters Authors: Andrada Gascón, Pedro; Blanqué Molina, Balduino; Martínez Piera, Eusebio; Torrent Burgués, Marcel; Perat Benavides, Josep Ignasi; Sánchez López, José Antonio Abstract: In the next years is expected an important rise in sales of electrical scooters in the entire world but especially in China. In order to address this challenge the electric scooter industry has to be more competitive in the transportation market and therefore important improvements, in terms of energy density and costs, have to be done in the electric storage system and in the electric propulsion system. In this paper, an analytical and experimental comparison of two different drives for electric scooters is carried out. Both are permanent magnet synchronous outer rotor motor drives but one placed inside the rear wheel and the other connected to the wheel trough a mechanical transmission. Mon, 06 May 2013 17:52:03 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/19111 2013-05-06T17:52:03Z Andrada Gascón, Pedro; Blanqué Molina, Balduino; Martínez Piera, Eusebio; Torrent Burgués, Marcel; Perat Benavides, Josep Ignasi; Sánchez López, José Antonio no In the next years is expected an important rise in sales of electrical scooters in the entire world but especially in China. In order to address this challenge the electric scooter industry has to be more competitive in the transportation market and therefore important improvements, in terms of energy density and costs, have to be done in the electric storage system and in the electric propulsion system. In this paper, an analytical and experimental comparison of two different drives for electric scooters is carried out. Both are permanent magnet synchronous outer rotor motor drives but one placed inside the rear wheel and the other connected to the wheel trough a mechanical transmission. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/17014 Title: Minimization of torque ripple in switched reluctance motor drives using direct instantaneous torque Authors: Castro Soriano, Javier; Andrada Gascón, Pedro; Blanqué Molina, Balduino Abstract: Torque ripple is an inherent characteristic of switched reluctance motor drives due to its double salient geometry and it is a serious drawback in applications that require smooth torque and high dynamic performances. This paper presents some contributions to the minimization of torque ripple in SRM using direct instantaneous torque control (DITC). Direct torque controller is simulated using Matlab/Simulink and then implemented in a DSPACE ACE kit 1006 CLP that includes a processor board with an AMD OpteronTM running at 2.6 GHz. Finally, experimental results are shown and they are compared with those obtained using conventional angle control. Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:08:55 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/17014 2012-11-23T12:08:55Z Castro Soriano, Javier; Andrada Gascón, Pedro; Blanqué Molina, Balduino no Torque ripple is an inherent characteristic of switched reluctance motor drives due to its double salient geometry and it is a serious drawback in applications that require smooth torque and high dynamic performances. This paper presents some contributions to the minimization of torque ripple in SRM using direct instantaneous torque control (DITC). Direct torque controller is simulated using Matlab/Simulink and then implemented in a DSPACE ACE kit 1006 CLP that includes a processor board with an AMD OpteronTM running at 2.6 GHz. Finally, experimental results are shown and they are compared with those obtained using conventional angle control. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/16717 Title: Environmental and life cycle cost analysis of one switched reluctance motor drive and two inverter-fed induction motor drives Authors: Andrada Gascón, Pedro; Blanqué Molina, Balduino; Martínez Piera, Eusebio; Perat Benavides, Josep Ignasi; Sánchez López, José Antonio; Torrent Burgués, Marcel Abstract: Herein is described an environmental and life cycle cost (LCC) analysis of one switched reluctance motor (SRM) drive and two inverter-fed induction motor (IM) drives. The two types of drives are compared based on critical reasoning, and European Commission (EC) Regulation 640/2009 is considered. Environmental impact and LCC were evaluated according the Methodology for the Ecodesign of Energy-Using Products and accounting different operation conditions. The SRM drive was found to have less environmental impact than were the IM drives Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:33:44 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/16717 2012-10-11T12:33:44Z Andrada Gascón, Pedro; Blanqué Molina, Balduino; Martínez Piera, Eusebio; Perat Benavides, Josep Ignasi; Sánchez López, José Antonio; Torrent Burgués, Marcel no Herein is described an environmental and life cycle cost (LCC) analysis of one switched reluctance motor (SRM) drive and two inverter-fed induction motor (IM) drives. The two types of drives are compared based on critical reasoning, and European Commission (EC) Regulation 640/2009 is considered. Environmental impact and LCC were evaluated according the Methodology for the Ecodesign of Energy-Using Products and accounting different operation conditions. The SRM drive was found to have less environmental impact than were the IM drives http://hdl.handle.net/2117/16716 Title: Assessing the environmental impact of induction motors using manufacturer's data and life cycle analysis Authors: Torrent Burgués, Marcel; Martínez Piera, Eusebio; Andrada Gascón, Pedro Abstract: Herein is reported development and testing of a life cycle analysis (LCA) procedure for assessing the environmental impact of induction motors. The operating conditions of a given industrial application are defined by the mechanical power required, operating hours and service life of the three-phase induction motor involved. Based on manufacturer’s data mainly,different three-phase induction motors for various sets of operating conditions, including oversizing, have been selected. To quantify the environmental impact of each motor, the Methodology for the Ecodesign of Energy Using Products (MEEUP) was applied, according to the quantity of each of the motor’s main constituent materials used in the production phase, and to the two operating variables that directly influence the LCA results: output power and efficiency. The procedure was applied to different three-phase induction motors representing two efficiency categories (IE1 and IE2) and considering different oversizing possibilities. The total environmental impact of each motor was determined based on the production, service life and end-of-life phases. The best motor option was identified for different operating conditions. Given the potential for energy savings in electric motors, LCA-based environmental impact assessment should be performed when different motors are being evaluated for a given industrial application. Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:23:28 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/16716 2012-10-11T11:23:28Z Torrent Burgués, Marcel; Martínez Piera, Eusebio; Andrada Gascón, Pedro no Constituent materials, Ecodesign, End-of-life, Energy using products, Life cycle analysis, Mechanical power, Operating condition, Operating hours, Operating variables, Output power, Over-sizing, Production phase, Three phase induction motor Herein is reported development and testing of a life cycle analysis (LCA) procedure for assessing the environmental impact of induction motors. The operating conditions of a given industrial application are defined by the mechanical power required, operating hours and service life of the three-phase induction motor involved. Based on manufacturer’s data mainly,different three-phase induction motors for various sets of operating conditions, including oversizing, have been selected. To quantify the environmental impact of each motor, the Methodology for the Ecodesign of Energy Using Products (MEEUP) was applied, according to the quantity of each of the motor’s main constituent materials used in the production phase, and to the two operating variables that directly influence the LCA results: output power and efficiency. The procedure was applied to different three-phase induction motors representing two efficiency categories (IE1 and IE2) and considering different oversizing possibilities. The total environmental impact of each motor was determined based on the production, service life and end-of-life phases. The best motor option was identified for different operating conditions. Given the potential for energy savings in electric motors, LCA-based environmental impact assessment should be performed when different motors are being evaluated for a given industrial application. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/14884 Title: Comparative efficiency of switched reluctance and induction motor drives for slowly varying loads Authors: Andrada Gascón, Pedro; Blanqué Molina, Balduino; Perat Benavides, Josep Ignasi; Torrent Burgués, Marcel; Martínez Piera, Eusebio; Sánchez López, José Antonio Abstract: A current-controlled switched reluctance motor drive for a variable speed applications with efficiency optimization is presented. Firing angles are computed online, the turn-on is calculated by means of the rule of Bose, and the tur-off is calculated using the general theory of the optimal turn-off angle proposed by Gribble. In steady state operation, the initial selection of firing angles is fine-tuned by means of an algorithm that minimizes the input power of the drive. An efficiency and electrical energy consumption comparison with a commercial vector-controlled induction motor drive of the same size is also included. Experimental results show that the proposed switched reluctance motor drive is a good choice for applications that require slow varying loads and energy savings. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:15:21 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/14884 2012-01-31T12:15:21Z Andrada Gascón, Pedro; Blanqué Molina, Balduino; Perat Benavides, Josep Ignasi; Torrent Burgués, Marcel; Martínez Piera, Eusebio; Sánchez López, José Antonio no A current-controlled switched reluctance motor drive for a variable speed applications with efficiency optimization is presented. Firing angles are computed online, the turn-on is calculated by means of the rule of Bose, and the tur-off is calculated using the general theory of the optimal turn-off angle proposed by Gribble. In steady state operation, the initial selection of firing angles is fine-tuned by means of an algorithm that minimizes the input power of the drive. An efficiency and electrical energy consumption comparison with a commercial vector-controlled induction motor drive of the same size is also included. Experimental results show that the proposed switched reluctance motor drive is a good choice for applications that require slow varying loads and energy savings. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/14882 Title: Switched reluctance drives for electric vehicle applications Authors: Andrada Gascón, Pedro; Torrent Burgués, Marcel; Blanqué Molina, Balduino; Perat Benavides, Josep Ignasi Abstract: Electric vehicles are the only alternative for a clean, efficient and environmentally friendly urban transport system. With the increasing interest in electric drives for electric vehicle propulsion. This paper first tries to explain why the switched reluctance drive is a strong candidate for electric vehicle applications. It then gives switched reluctance drive design guidelines for battery or fuel cell operated electric vehicles. Finally, it presents the design and simulation of a switched reluctance motor power train. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:48:19 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/14882 2012-01-31T11:48:19Z Andrada Gascón, Pedro; Torrent Burgués, Marcel; Blanqué Molina, Balduino; Perat Benavides, Josep Ignasi no Electric vehicles are the only alternative for a clean, efficient and environmentally friendly urban transport system. With the increasing interest in electric drives for electric vehicle propulsion. This paper first tries to explain why the switched reluctance drive is a strong candidate for electric vehicle applications. It then gives switched reluctance drive design guidelines for battery or fuel cell operated electric vehicles. Finally, it presents the design and simulation of a switched reluctance motor power train. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/14829 Title: Power losses in outside-spin brushess DC motor Authors: Andrada Gascón, Pedro; Torrent Burgués, Marcel; Perat Benavides, Josep Ignasi; Blanqué Molina, Balduino Abstract: Outside-spin brushless D.C. motors are an alternative to conventional D.C. brush permanent magnet motors, especially in applications that require low power and costs and in which high inertia effects are advantageous. This paper presents a procedure for computing power losses in these kinds of machines. Expressions are derived for predicting copper losses, power interrupter losses, stator iron losses in the tooth and in the yoke, mechanical losses, friction and windage. Stray load losses are also considered and evaluated from previous measurements in outside-spin brushless D.C. motors. The results obtained from the approach proposed are compared to those measured on existing motors, showing a good agreement. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:40:39 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/14829 2012-01-26T13:40:39Z Andrada Gascón, Pedro; Torrent Burgués, Marcel; Perat Benavides, Josep Ignasi; Blanqué Molina, Balduino no Outside-spin brushless D.C. motors are an alternative to conventional D.C. brush permanent magnet motors, especially in applications that require low power and costs and in which high inertia effects are advantageous. This paper presents a procedure for computing power losses in these kinds of machines. Expressions are derived for predicting copper losses, power interrupter losses, stator iron losses in the tooth and in the yoke, mechanical losses, friction and windage. Stray load losses are also considered and evaluated from previous measurements in outside-spin brushless D.C. motors. The results obtained from the approach proposed are compared to those measured on existing motors, showing a good agreement. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/14425 Title: A device for improving the immunity of AC contactor during voltage dips Authors: Andrada Gascón, Pedro; Perat Benavides, Josep Ignasi; Navarro, Gustavo Abstract: This paper describes an electronic device that enables AC contactors to ride through power quality dsturbances. The proposed device is connected to the contactor coil and consists of a power conversion excitation and hold-in crcuit, a control circuit, an immunity circuit and a shutdown circuit. It does not disturb contactor operation, is easy to use nd can be built from cheap, commercially available components. Experimental tests have demonstrated the efectiveness of the proposed electronic device for improving the immunity of AC contactors during power quality disturbances, particularly voltage dips. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:11:39 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/14425 2012-01-09T12:11:39Z Andrada Gascón, Pedro; Perat Benavides, Josep Ignasi; Navarro, Gustavo no This paper describes an electronic device that enables AC contactors to ride through power quality dsturbances. The proposed device is connected to the contactor coil and consists of a power conversion excitation and hold-in crcuit, a control circuit, an immunity circuit and a shutdown circuit. It does not disturb contactor operation, is easy to use nd can be built from cheap, commercially available components. Experimental tests have demonstrated the efectiveness of the proposed electronic device for improving the immunity of AC contactors during power quality disturbances, particularly voltage dips. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/14422 Title: Solar photovoltaic water pumping system using a new linear actuator Authors: Andrada Gascón, Pedro; Castro, Javier Abstract: In this paper a photovoltaic solar pumping system using a new linear actuator is presented. This linear actuator is a double-sided flat two-phase variable-reluctance linear stepper motor that moves a piston-type water pump with the help of a rope, a pulley and a counterweight. The entire actuator pump ensemble is controlled by a simple electronic unit that manages the electric power generated by a photovoltaic array. The proposed system is suitable for rural communities in developing countries because it is reliable, affordable and easy to maintain. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:02:15 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/14422 2012-01-09T11:02:15Z Andrada Gascón, Pedro; Castro, Javier no In this paper a photovoltaic solar pumping system using a new linear actuator is presented. This linear actuator is a double-sided flat two-phase variable-reluctance linear stepper motor that moves a piston-type water pump with the help of a rope, a pulley and a counterweight. The entire actuator pump ensemble is controlled by a simple electronic unit that manages the electric power generated by a photovoltaic array. The proposed system is suitable for rural communities in developing countries because it is reliable, affordable and easy to maintain. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/14323 Title: Design procedure for a longitudinal flux flat linear switched reluctance motor Authors: Garcia Amoros, Jordi; Andrada Gascón, Pedro; Blanqué Molina, Balduino Abstract: This article presents a new comprehensive design procedure for longitudinal flux flat linear switched reluctance motors. The design process comprises all the steps from detailing the specifications to sizing the prototype to validating the design, and it can be applied to three types of flux flat linear switched reluctance motors: single sided, double sided, and modified double sided. The design is based on an analytical formulation of the average translation force determined using a simplified non-linear energy conversion loop. Special emphasis is devoted to the calculation of the number of turns per phase. A two-dimensional finite-element analysis, corrected to take into account end effects, and a lumped parameter thermal analysis were used to refine and/or validate the design. Finally, a linear switched reluctance motor prototype was built following the proposed design and was verified by experimental measurements. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:08:20 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/14323 2011-12-27T11:08:20Z Garcia Amoros, Jordi; Andrada Gascón, Pedro; Blanqué Molina, Balduino no This article presents a new comprehensive design procedure for longitudinal flux flat linear switched reluctance motors. The design process comprises all the steps from detailing the specifications to sizing the prototype to validating the design, and it can be applied to three types of flux flat linear switched reluctance motors: single sided, double sided, and modified double sided. The design is based on an analytical formulation of the average translation force determined using a simplified non-linear energy conversion loop. Special emphasis is devoted to the calculation of the number of turns per phase. A two-dimensional finite-element analysis, corrected to take into account end effects, and a lumped parameter thermal analysis were used to refine and/or validate the design. Finally, a linear switched reluctance motor prototype was built following the proposed design and was verified by experimental measurements. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/13755 Title: Life cycle analysis on the design of induction motors Authors: Torrent Burgués, Marcel; Martínez Piera, Eusebio; Andrada Gascón, Pedro Abstract: Purpose Herein is reported an application of life cycle analysis (LCA), using the Methodology for the Ecodesign of Energy Using Products (MEEUP), in order to assess the influence of some design parameters in the environmental impact of three-phase induction motors. A motor design procedure to minimize the total environmental impact, based on data obtained from commercial motors, is presented. This procedure is specially intended for the low power range due to the greater potential for energy savings in motors having an output power of 0.75 to 4 kW. Methods A procedure has been developed, based on previously acquired data, to determine the parameters required for application of the MEEUP methodology. These comprise the quantity of each of the motor's main constituent materials used in the production phase, and the two operating variables that directly influence the LCA results: output power and efficiency. Results and discussion The procedure was applied to two 1.5 kW induction motors of different efficiency (according to standard IEC60034-2-1). The calculation results were compared satisfactorily with the laboratory test results. The total environmental impact of the two real motors and of the proposed motor was determined in the production, service life, and end-of-life phases. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:38:03 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/13755 2011-11-07T12:38:03Z Torrent Burgués, Marcel; Martínez Piera, Eusebio; Andrada Gascón, Pedro no Purpose Herein is reported an application of life cycle analysis (LCA), using the Methodology for the Ecodesign of Energy Using Products (MEEUP), in order to assess the influence of some design parameters in the environmental impact of three-phase induction motors. A motor design procedure to minimize the total environmental impact, based on data obtained from commercial motors, is presented. This procedure is specially intended for the low power range due to the greater potential for energy savings in motors having an output power of 0.75 to 4 kW. Methods A procedure has been developed, based on previously acquired data, to determine the parameters required for application of the MEEUP methodology. These comprise the quantity of each of the motor's main constituent materials used in the production phase, and the two operating variables that directly influence the LCA results: output power and efficiency. Results and discussion The procedure was applied to two 1.5 kW induction motors of different efficiency (according to standard IEC60034-2-1). The calculation results were compared satisfactorily with the laboratory test results. The total environmental impact of the two real motors and of the proposed motor was determined in the production, service life, and end-of-life phases. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/11193 Title: Method for estimating core losses in switched reluctance motors Authors: Torrent Burgués, Marcel; Andrada Gascón, Pedro; Blanqué Molina, Balduino; Martínez Piera, Eusebio; Perat Benavides, Josep Ignasi; Sánchez López, José Antonio Abstract: The prediction of switched reluctance motor (SRM) performance requires knowledge of core losses. However, the calculation of iron losses in SRM is especially complex first because the flux waveforms are nonsinusoidal and different parts of the magnetic circuit have different waveforms and second because they are conditioned by the type of control used. This study proposes an analytical method for calculating core losses that comprises simulation of the SRM using finite element analysis to determine the magnetization curves, and SRM modeling, which enables transient simulations with the associated electronic power converter run under different control strategies. The flux density waveforms in the different parts of the SRM are derived from the flux density waveform of the stator pole that is obtained from the transient simulation. The specific core losses (in W/kg) are separated into three parts (hysteresis losses, classical eddy current losses and excess losses) and calculated using the waveforms and time derivatives of the local flux density. The core losses for each part of the SRM’s magnetic circuit can be estimated using the calculated values for specific hysteresis losses, specific classical eddy current losses and specific excess losses for each zone. Adding these individual losses yields the total core losses. The method was applied to three-phase 6/4 SRM, and the calculated results were compared with experimentally obtained measurements. Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:53:30 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/11193 2011-01-25T11:53:30Z Torrent Burgués, Marcel; Andrada Gascón, Pedro; Blanqué Molina, Balduino; Martínez Piera, Eusebio; Perat Benavides, Josep Ignasi; Sánchez López, José Antonio no The prediction of switched reluctance motor (SRM) performance requires knowledge of core losses. However, the calculation of iron losses in SRM is especially complex first because the flux waveforms are nonsinusoidal and different parts of the magnetic circuit have different waveforms and second because they are conditioned by the type of control used. This study proposes an analytical method for calculating core losses that comprises simulation of the SRM using finite element analysis to determine the magnetization curves, and SRM modeling, which enables transient simulations with the associated electronic power converter run under different control strategies. The flux density waveforms in the different parts of the SRM are derived from the flux density waveform of the stator pole that is obtained from the transient simulation. The specific core losses (in W/kg) are separated into three parts (hysteresis losses, classical eddy current losses and excess losses) and calculated using the waveforms and time derivatives of the local flux density. The core losses for each part of the SRM’s magnetic circuit can be estimated using the calculated values for specific hysteresis losses, specific classical eddy current losses and specific excess losses for each zone. Adding these individual losses yields the total core losses. The method was applied to three-phase 6/4 SRM, and the calculated results were compared with experimentally obtained measurements. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/8443 Title: Motores sin escobillas:accionamientos sincronos autopilotados, excitados con imanes permanentes Authors: Andrada Gascón, Pedro; Perat Benavides, Josep Ignasi; Torrent Burgués, Marcel; Caumons Sangrà, Ramon; Martínez Piera, Eusebio Abstract: Los accionamientos síncronos autopilotados excitados con imanes permanentes están ocupando posiciones relevantes en el mercado de los accionamientos eléctricos. En el presente artículo, tras una descripción morfológica de las máquinas síncronas autopilotadas, se hace una clasificación de los diferentes tipos actualmente comercializados y una exposición de sus principales aplicaciones industriales. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:30:53 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/8443 2010-07-28T11:30:53Z Andrada Gascón, Pedro; Perat Benavides, Josep Ignasi; Torrent Burgués, Marcel; Caumons Sangrà, Ramon; Martínez Piera, Eusebio no Los accionamientos síncronos autopilotados excitados con imanes permanentes están ocupando posiciones relevantes en el mercado de los accionamientos eléctricos. En el presente artículo, tras una descripción morfológica de las máquinas síncronas autopilotadas, se hace una clasificación de los diferentes tipos actualmente comercializados y una exposición de sus principales aplicaciones industriales. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/8406 Title: Centrales electricas minihidraulicas: aplicacion en una zona rural subdesarrollada Authors: Castellano, Jaime; Torrent Burgués, Marcel Abstract: La implementación de microcentrales hidroeléctricas en zonas subdesarrolladas permite acceder a la energía eléctrica a comunidades rurales, cuando las dificultades para disponer del suministro a partir de las líneas eléctricas de transporte son insalvables por motivos de aislamiento o de coste económico. Previo análisis general de estas microcentrales, presentaremos los resultados más relevantes en un estudio práctico para la posible implementación de una microcentral en Perú, concretamente en el pueblo de Chambamontera, provincia de Jaén. El estudio realizado ha tenido la cooperación del organismo de colaboración técnica internacional llamado ITDG-Perú, que ha proporcionado información acerca de la localización geográfica para la microcentral. Aún así, debido a las dificultades para disponer de datos suficientes sobre el terreno donde se debería construir la microcentral, en el estudio no se han determinado los componentes que conciernen a la obra civil. Aún así se ha descrito, en parte, los componentes y las tecnologías más apropiadas para la microcentral, centrándose el estudio principalmente en la selección de los componentes eléctricos, como son la turbina hidráulica, el generador y el transformador. Además, se propone utilizar un método de gestión para pequeños sistemas eléctricos aislados para analizar la posible viabilidad económica. Los resultados presentados forman parte del proyecto final de carrera realizado por Jaime Castellano en la EPSEVG y tutorizado por Marcel Torrent del Departament d’Enginyeria Elèctrica de la UPC. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:01:24 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/8406 2010-07-27T08:01:24Z Castellano, Jaime; Torrent Burgués, Marcel no La implementación de microcentrales hidroeléctricas en zonas subdesarrolladas permite acceder a la energía eléctrica a comunidades rurales, cuando las dificultades para disponer del suministro a partir de las líneas eléctricas de transporte son insalvables por motivos de aislamiento o de coste económico. Previo análisis general de estas microcentrales, presentaremos los resultados más relevantes en un estudio práctico para la posible implementación de una microcentral en Perú, concretamente en el pueblo de Chambamontera, provincia de Jaén. El estudio realizado ha tenido la cooperación del organismo de colaboración técnica internacional llamado ITDG-Perú, que ha proporcionado información acerca de la localización geográfica para la microcentral. Aún así, debido a las dificultades para disponer de datos suficientes sobre el terreno donde se debería construir la microcentral, en el estudio no se han determinado los componentes que conciernen a la obra civil. Aún así se ha descrito, en parte, los componentes y las tecnologías más apropiadas para la microcentral, centrándose el estudio principalmente en la selección de los componentes eléctricos, como son la turbina hidráulica, el generador y el transformador. Además, se propone utilizar un método de gestión para pequeños sistemas eléctricos aislados para analizar la posible viabilidad económica. Los resultados presentados forman parte del proyecto final de carrera realizado por Jaime Castellano en la EPSEVG y tutorizado por Marcel Torrent del Departament d’Enginyeria Elèctrica de la UPC. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/8119 Title: Sensitivity Analysis of Geometrical Parameters on a Double-Sided Linear Switched Reluctance Motor Authors: Amoros, J G; Andrada Gascón, Pedro Abstract: This paper presents a detailed sensitivity analysis of the effect of several geometrical parameters on the performance of a double-sided linear switched reluctance motor (LSRM). The analysis was conducted in two dimensions using finite-element method and takes into account only one part of the LSRM. This paper first investigates the powerful influence of stator- and translator-pole widths on force profiles. It then shows how these performance parameters are influenced by stator-pole length, translator-pole length, stack length, yoke length, and air gap. Experimental results confirm that the 2-D finite-element sensitivity analysis proposed in this paper may prove to be a useful tool for optimizing the geometry of a double-sided LSRM. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:56:19 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/8119 2010-07-12T08:56:19Z Amoros, J G; Andrada Gascón, Pedro no This paper presents a detailed sensitivity analysis of the effect of several geometrical parameters on the performance of a double-sided linear switched reluctance motor (LSRM). The analysis was conducted in two dimensions using finite-element method and takes into account only one part of the LSRM. This paper first investigates the powerful influence of stator- and translator-pole widths on force profiles. It then shows how these performance parameters are influenced by stator-pole length, translator-pole length, stack length, yoke length, and air gap. Experimental results confirm that the 2-D finite-element sensitivity analysis proposed in this paper may prove to be a useful tool for optimizing the geometry of a double-sided LSRM.