Mechanical and thermal design of an aeroengine starter/generator

Z. Xu, A. La Rocca, S. J. Pickering, C. Eastwick, C. Gerada, S. Bozhko

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Abstract

The paper describes the mechanical and thermal design of a high speed, high power density synchronous permanent magnet machine for an aero engine starter generator system with a power rating of 150 kW and maximum speed of 32,000 rpm. The electrical machine is designed to minimise the weight and maximise the efficiency so both mechanical and thermal aspects are considered. The cooling strategy adopts an inner stator sleeve for enhanced cooling of the stationary components whilst minimising the windage loss. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is used for the static structural analyses of critical components of the machine and the dynamic performance of the rotating shaft. Heat transfer phenomena are also investigated by the means of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Lumped Parameter Thermal Network (LPTN) for the optimisation of the proposed cooling arrangement and prediction of the machine temperature distribution.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2015 IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1607-1613
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781479979417
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16 Feb 2016
EventIEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2015 - Coeur d'Alene, United States
Duration: 11 May 201513 May 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2015 IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2015

Conference

ConferenceIEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCoeur d'Alene
Period11/05/1513/05/15

Keywords

  • Aerospace engineering
  • Cooling
  • Electric machines
  • Generators
  • High speed machine
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Permanent magnet motors
  • Thermal management

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Automotive Engineering

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