Cogging Torque Analysis of a Permanent Magnet Machine in a Wind Turbine

Permanent magnet machines are used in many industrial applications because of their ability to produce high power densities. The market for such machines has been expanding due to the availability of affordable magnet materials, technological improvements, and advances in design and control. While still a relatively new phenomenon in wind turbines, permanent magnet generators are increasingly the focus of R&D in that field.