Optimised Design of Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Machines for Household Appliances

Michele Degano, Mukhammed Murataliyev, Wang Shuo, Davide Barater, Giampaolo Buticchi, Werner Jara, Nicola Bianchi, Michael Galea, Chris Gerada

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Abstract

This paper is focused on the design, optimisation and control of a permanent magnet assisted synchronous reluctance machine (PMaSynRel) for low cost high efficiency household appliances, in particular a motor for washing machine. The design and optimisation of the motor aims at maximising the torque produced and power factor, while minimise torque oscillations and the losses, thus improving the efficiency. A campaign of tests has been carried out on the prototype of the optimised machine, comparing finite element results and experimental measurements as a validation of the proposed design. In addition, torque ripple measurements are confirming that the solution proposed is meeting the optimisation design targets. The outcomes of this project are demonstrating that PMaSynRel drives are a suitable candidate for white goods sector, and that the proposed design is able to boost the performance and efficiency class with respect to the state-of-the-art solutions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3084-3095
Number of pages12
JournalIEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion
Volume36
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2021

Keywords

  • Permanent magnet assisted synchronous reluctance
  • efficiency improvement
  • machine design
  • motor optimization
  • washing machines

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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