Comparing IPM and SMPM as a WEC Generator from a LCC Perspective

Paper in proceedings, 2017

A v-shaped interior permanent magnet (IPM) and a surface mounted permanent magnet (SMPM) machines with the same dimensions and magnet volume are used as WEC generators and are evaluated using the Life Cycle Cost (LCC) method. The most optimal design from the economical perspective is determined to be the SMPM.