The potential of exploiting non-symmetric structures in electrical machines

Stefano Nuzzo, Alessandro Marfoli, Luca Papini, Paolo Bolognesi, Chris Gerada, Michael Galea

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Abstract

Typically, electrical machines feature rotor and stator winding configurations and core structures which comply with both simplicity and cost requirements. Such constraints limit the design search space and degrees of freedom, thus leading to exploit and implement only standard symmetrical layouts which therefore represent by far the most common choice. In this paper, the potential of adopting non-symmetrical windings and geometries in electrical machines is discussed. The perceived benefits are first detailed and then proven by applying the concepts to two case studies, namely a squirrel-cage induction machine and a salient-pole synchronous machine.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings
Subtitle of host publicationIECON 2019 - 45th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages1393-1398
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781728148786
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2019
Event45th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2019 - Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: 14 Oct 201917 Oct 2019

Publication series

NameIECON Proceedings (Industrial Electronics Conference)
Volume2019-October

Conference

Conference45th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2019
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityLisbon
Period14/10/1917/10/19

Keywords

  • Asymmetries
  • damper cage
  • induction machine
  • non-symmetrical windings
  • power quality
  • synchronous generator
  • torque ripple

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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