Modeling and design optimization of PM AC machines using computationally efficient- Finite element analysis

Gennadi Y. Sizov, Dan M. Ionel, Nabeel A.O. Demerdash

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Abstract

Computationally Efficient - Finite Element Analysis (CE-FEA) is detailed and demonstrated on a design optimization study for a sine-wave current regulated Interior Permanent Magnet (IPM) machine. In CE-FEA symmetries of electric and magnetic circuits of AC machines are fully exploited to minimize the number of required magnetostatic solutions. CE-FEA employs Fourier analysis and is capable of accurately estimating major steady-state performance parameters (average torque, profiles of cogging torque and torque ripples, back emf waveforms, and core losses), while preserving the main benefits of detailed finite element analysis. Significant reduction of simulation times is achieved (approx. two orders of magnitude) permitting a comprehensive search of large design spaces for optimization purposes. In a case-study IPM machine, three design variables, namely, stator tooth width, pole arc, and slot opening are used to optimize three performance parameters, namely, average torque, efficiency, and full-load torque ripple.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2010 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2010 - Proceedings
Pages578-585
Number of pages8
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Event2010 2nd IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2010 - Atlanta, GA, United States
Duration: Sep 12 2010Sep 16 2010

Publication series

Name2010 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2010 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference2010 2nd IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAtlanta, GA
Period9/12/109/16/10

Keywords

  • Brushless-dc permanent magnet (BLDC)
  • Cogging torque
  • Core losses
  • Design optimization
  • Interior permanent magnet (IPM)
  • Modeling
  • Permanent magnet AC (PMAC)
  • Permanent magnet synchronous machines (PMSM)
  • Simplified finite element analysis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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