Simplified analytical machine sizing for surface mounted permanent magnet machines

Patrick Xie, Ramkumar Ramanathan, Gaurang Vakil, Chris Gerada

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Abstract

This paper proposes a simplified analytical machine sizing procedure for a three-phase surface mounted permanent magnet synchronous machines appropriate for both system level analysis and preliminary machine design. For system-level analysis, the proposed method can generate candidate machine models, be used to check if proposed performance values for a machine in a system level design problem are feasible or be integrated into a system-level optimization considering power electronics, passives, and machine. In machine design, the advantage of an analytical process over FEA is its computational efficient nature, capable of quickly generating numerous candidate designs across a wide search-space. Selected designs can be further refined using more computational intensive methods such as FEA, CFD, and machine design software. Outputs of the sizing procedure include, mass, volume, efficiency, slot and rotor geometry, winding dimensions, stator resistance, stator inductance, magnet flux linkage, air gap width, magnet thickness, and steady state thermal results. The sizing procedure is validated using 2D electromagnetic solver FEMM, and machine design software Motor-CAD.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages751-757
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781538693490
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2019
Event11th IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2019 - San Diego, United States
Duration: 12 May 201915 May 2019

Publication series

Name2019 IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2019

Conference

Conference11th IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period12/05/1915/05/19

Keywords

  • Analytical machine sizing
  • Spmsm
  • Surface mounted permanent magnet synchronous machines

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

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