Volt-ampere constrains and its influence on inductance limits in high speed PM machine design

W. U.Nuwantha Fernando, Puvan Arumugam, Chris Gerada

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Abstract

Permanent magnet machines are widely researched for application in electric traction, aero-engine starter generators and many other industrial systems that require high performance. This paper presents the procedure for the design a surface PM machine with consideration on the volt-ampere limitations of the inverter / active rectifier. The relationship between the stack length and number of turns of the machine and its influence on the operating range is analytically derived and represented in an inductance-limit plot. Regions of this inductance-limit plot indicate the machine operating limits under volt-ampere limitations and maximum current limitations. A procedure for the determination of the number of turns and stack length to satisfy given volt-ampere requirement is outlined and is applied to the design of an aircraft starter alternator. Machine solutions over different number of slot/pole values are evaluated. A suitable machine solution is selected and prototyped. Simulation results are presented for the final selection of machine designs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIET Conference Publications
PublisherInstitution of Engineering and Technology
EditionCP684
ISBN (Electronic)9781785611889
ISBN (Print)9781785611889
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Event8th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives, PEMD 2016 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Duration: 19 Apr 201621 Apr 2016

Publication series

NameIET Conference Publications
NumberCP684
Volume2016

Conference

Conference8th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives, PEMD 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityGlasgow
Period19/04/1621/04/16

Keywords

  • Aircraft
  • Field weakening
  • High speed machines
  • Machine design
  • Starter generator

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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