Single and double layer windings in fractional slot-per-pole PM machines - Effects on motor performance

Mircea Popescu, David G. Dorrell, Dan Ionel, Calum Cossar

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Abstract

This paper discusses the effects of fractional slots per pole in brushless permanent magnet motors. Example machines with 12, 16 and 20 pole are used to highlight their operation when using fractional slot windings and the performance is investigated in terms of winding MMF harmonic and torque production. 2D finite element analysis is used to simulate the machines in order to carry out the study. Torque ripple, cogging torque and back-EMF waveforms are all assessed for the example machines. The variation in the torque-speed operating areas is investigated to assess the operating ranges of the different arrangements.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 34th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2008
Pages2055-2060
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Event34th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2008 - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: Nov 10 2008Nov 13 2008

Publication series

NameIECON Proceedings (Industrial Electronics Conference)

Conference

Conference34th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period11/10/0811/13/08

Keywords

  • Brushless permanent magnet motors
  • Cogging torque
  • Fractional slot windings

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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