Comparative design analysis of Permanent Magnet rotor topologies for an aircraft starter-generator

Puvan Arumugam, Jiri Dusek, Anthony Aigbomian, Gaurang Vakil, Serhiy Bozhko, Tahar Hamiti, Chris Gerada, Weeramundage Fernando

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Abstract

This paper presents a comparative design study on Permanent Magnet (PM) rotor topologies for high speed aircraft starter-generators. The application requirements associated with the aircraft starter and generator operation is highlighted. Different rotor design concepts are investigated whilst keeping both the stator and the rotor diameter consistent. In addition, the core material, the electrical and magnetic constraints and the thermal and structural limitations are also kept consistent as the basis for comparison of different rotor topologies in this study. The performance of different optimal rotor designs is evaluated with Finite Element (FE) simulations and the results are presented in this paper. A Surface mounted PM (SPM) machine and a Spoke type PM machine designs are manufactured to demonstrate its ability to produce the required performance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Energy and Power Systems, IEPS 2014 - Conference Proceedings
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages273-278
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781479922666
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event2014 IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Energy and Power Systems, IEPS 2014 - Kyiv, Ukraine
Duration: 2 Jun 20146 Jun 2014

Publication series

Name2014 IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Energy and Power Systems, IEPS 2014 - Conference Proceedings

Conference

Conference2014 IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Energy and Power Systems, IEPS 2014
Country/TerritoryUkraine
CityKyiv
Period2/06/146/06/14

Keywords

  • PM rotor
  • high speed machines
  • more-electric aircraft
  • permanent magnet
  • starter-generator

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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