The Mechanism Analysis on Open-Circuit Back EMF in Fractional-Slot Concentrated Winding Permanent Magnet Machines Using Air-Gap Field Modulation Theory

Hengliang Zhang, Hang Yin, Wei Hua, Xiaofeng Zhu, David Gerada, Bo Wang

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Abstract

This article investigates the production mechanism of the open-circuit back-electromotive force (back EMF) in fractional-slot concentrated winding permanent magnet (FSCW-PM) machines based on the air-gap field modulation (AFM) theory. The relationship between spatial PM field harmonics and temporal back EMF harmonics is discovered by using a general model, which is suitable for both stator-PM and rotor-PM machines. The analysis results reveal that the FSCW-PM machines produce their open-circuit back EMF on the basis of AFM, which means that each back EMF harmonic is induced not only by a specific single spatial field harmonic but also by several different spatial field harmonics. Furthermore, a general winding factor calculation formula for FSCW-PM machines is derived together with the general calculation formula of all back EMF harmonics. Finally, the analysis is verified numerically by the finite element method and experimentally.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2658-2670
Number of pages13
JournalIEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification
Volume7
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2021

Keywords

  • Air-gap field modulation (AFM)
  • fractional-slot concentrated winding
  • permanent magnet machines
  • rotor-permanent magnet (PM) machines
  • stator-PM machines

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Automotive Engineering
  • Transportation
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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