Influence of Rotor Design on Electromagnetic Performance in Interior Permanent Magnet Machines

Tommaso Transi, Mukhammed Murataliyev, Michele Degano, Eraldo Preci, David Gerada, Chris Gerada

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Abstract

Nowadays, Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines (IPMSM) are widely adopted in various sectors such as automotive, railway or public transportation (e- buses, trams, etc.). Among the benefits that these machines present, they offer a number of design degrees of freedom. Furthermore, they can operate over a wide speed range, with a good flux weakening capability. One of the main challenges is to define a complete geometrical parametrization, in order to identify an optimal structure that satisfies the design requirements. In this paper, a detailed analysis of the rotor structure is carried out looking at understanding the effects of the geometrical parameters on key performance indexes (e.g. flux density harmonic content, torque capability, torque ripple, etc.). Based on the preliminary analysis, an optimization procedure is implemented for the design of a Nabla-shaped rotor to satisfy the electromechanical performance of a case study traction motor. The results are showing how an optimal machine can be designed with a reduced amount of permanent magnet, by optimizing the rotor structure.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - IECON 2020
Subtitle of host publication46th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages1021-1026
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781728154145
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Oct 2020
Event46th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2020 - Virtual, Singapore, Singapore
Duration: 19 Oct 202021 Oct 2020

Publication series

NameIECON Proceedings (Industrial Electronics Conference)
Volume2020-October

Conference

Conference46th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2020
Country/TerritorySingapore
CityVirtual, Singapore
Period19/10/2021/10/20

Keywords

  • Airgap Flux Density
  • Harmonic Analysis.
  • Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine
  • Nabla-shaped
  • Rotor Optimization

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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