A novel rotor structure for an Axial Flux PM machine: Performance analysis

Werner Jara, Pia Lindh, Juan Tapia, Juha Pyrhonen

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Abstract

This paper presents the performance analysis of a new two stators and central rotor Axial Flux Permanent magnet machine with tooth coil winding. The novel rotor topology proposed has a non-ferromagnetic structure that reduces the leakage flux and also reduces the total machine weight. Ferromagnetic layers adding in both side of magnets allow to reduce the slotting effect, eddy current losses and consequently improve the machine efficiency. Furthermore, optimization of this iron lamination let to increases the saliency ratio, add a reluctance torque component and help to protect the magnet of short circuit current. Some adverse effects are also analyzed such as the increased Cogging torque. 2-D finite element analysis was carried out to study the machine performance considering manufacturing issues. The results were verified in a 100 kW machine prototype.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 International Symposium on Power Electronics, Electrical Drives, Automation and Motion, SPEEDAM 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages237-241
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781509020676
DOIs
StatePublished - 28 Jul 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event2016 International Symposium on Power Electronics, Electrical Drives, Automation and Motion, SPEEDAM 2016 - Capri, Italy
Duration: 22 Jun 201624 Jun 2016

Publication series

Name2016 International Symposium on Power Electronics, Electrical Drives, Automation and Motion, SPEEDAM 2016

Conference

Conference2016 International Symposium on Power Electronics, Electrical Drives, Automation and Motion, SPEEDAM 2016
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityCapri
Period22/06/1624/06/16

Keywords

  • Axial-flux machines
  • Fault currents
  • Inductance
  • eddy currents
  • finite element analysis
  • permanent magnet machines
  • rotor losses
  • synchronous machines
  • tooth coil windings

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