Thermal management of a high speed permanent magnet machine for an aeroengine

A. La Rocca, Z. Xu, P. Arumugam, S. J. Pickering, C. N. 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. As both mechanical and thermal aspects have a direct impact on machine overall performance and weight reduction, a critical design optimisation was carried out. Intensive cooling is guaranteed by direct liquid oil-cooling of stationary components; a stator sleeve is also introduced into the airgap to prevent excessive windage. Thermal investigations were carried out by the means of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Lumped Parameter Thermal Network (LPTN) analyses. Experimental validation also allowed the identification of most critical machine temperatures and the validation of the models developed. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is used for the static structural analyses of the stator sleeve.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2016 22nd International Conference on Electrical Machines, ICEM 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages2732-2737
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781509025381
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Nov 2016
Event22nd International Conference on Electrical Machines, ICEM 2016 - Lausanne, Switzerland
Duration: 4 Sept 20167 Sept 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2016 22nd International Conference on Electrical Machines, ICEM 2016

Conference

Conference22nd International Conference on Electrical Machines, ICEM 2016
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityLausanne
Period4/09/167/09/16

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

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