Improved propulsion motor design for a twelve passenger all-electric aircraft

Ahmed Hebala, Stefano Nuzzo, Peter H. Connor, Paolo Giangrande, Chris Gerada, Michael Galea

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Abstract

This paper investigates the design of a 12-seater aircraft electric propulsion motor (ProMo). The design procedures aim to improve the performance of a previously designed motor, while adding further restrictions to the electrical and thermal boundaries. The main targets are to achieve the required output power of 550 kW, low torque ripple and an efficiency higher than 97%. The proposed procedures include an optimum slot/pole combination study, investigation on the winding configuration and connection, scaling of the airgap thickness and permanent magnet (PM) thicknesses, and finally minimising of the motor volume. The electromagnetic design is performed through a finite element electromagnetic software package, whereas the thermal analysis uses a lumped parameter thermal network-based. The mechanical stress above the rated speed of 2000 rpm is also examined. The final design fulfils the design requirements and meets the electrical and thermal constraints.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2021 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis, WEMDCD 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages343-348
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781728176154
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 8 Apr 2021
Event2021 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis, WEMDCD 2021 - Virtual, Modena, Italy
Duration: 8 Apr 20219 Apr 2021

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2021 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis, WEMDCD 2021

Conference

Conference2021 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis, WEMDCD 2021
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityVirtual, Modena
Period8/04/219/04/21

Keywords

  • Aircraft propulsion
  • All-Electric Aircraft (AEA)
  • Electrification
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • Machine design
  • More Electric Aircraft (MEA)
  • Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
  • Winding configuration

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Control and Optimization

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