Analytical design of axial-flux induction motors

Babak DIanati, Solmaz Kahourzade, Amin Mahmoudi

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Abstract

In this paper, two-dimensional (2D) analytical model is proposed for axial-flux induction motor (AFIMs) based on the solution of magnetic vector potential equations, which also considers the saturationâ™s effect on the performance of the machine. The model is developed from the quasi- magneto-static Maxwellâ™s equations, which are analytically solved. It considers a uniform distribution of current density in the rectangular shaped rotor/stator slots. By computing the magnetic energy of the machine, this method obtains the inductances and uses them to assess the design performance parameters. The accuracy of the 2-D analytical solutions is verified against those obtained from the finite element method (FEM). The suggested model is generic and applicable to AFIMs with any number of poles and phases. A case study on optimization axial-flux induction motor is presented to evaluate the performance of the proposed model. The proposed method can replace the FEM in designing and optimization of the AFIMs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, VPPC 2019 - Proceedings
Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781728112497
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2019
Event2019 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, VPPC 2019 - Hanoi, Viet Nam
Duration: 14 Oct 201917 Oct 2019

Publication series

Name2019 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, VPPC 2019 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference2019 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, VPPC 2019
Country/TerritoryViet Nam
CityHanoi
Period14/10/1917/10/19

Keywords

  • Analytical simulation
  • Axial-flux induction motor
  • Magnetic vector potential solution
  • Optimal design

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