...Christian Kaehler; Gerhard Henneberger This paper deals with 3D finite‐element calculation of eddy currents in the claws of a claw‐pole alternator taking the rotational geometry movement into account. Two transient edge‐based vector formulations are utilised. The reduction of the model to only one...

...S. Brisset; M. Hecquet; P. Brochet A car alternator with claw poles is typically a 3D device because its shape is not axi‐symmetrical nor XY‐symmetrical. A 3D finite element model can be useful to simulate the thermic behavior of the machine but is rarely available. In this paper, it is shown...

...A.G. Kladas; M.P. Papadopoulos; J.A. Tegopoulos The paper presents a procedure for the design of claw pole alternators for small scale wind power applications. The method involves a preliminary design stage by means of the classical magnetic circuit analysis and a detailed design stage involving...