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2013-01-20
Design Optimization and Analysis of AFPM Synchronous Machine Incorporating Power Density, Thermal Analysis, and Back-EMF THD
By
Solmaz Kahourzade,

    Dr. Solmaz Kahourzade

    Faculty of Engineering

    University of Malaya

    Malaysia

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Amin Mahmoudi,

    Dr. Amin Mahmoudi

    Electrical Engineering Department

    University of Malaya

    Malaysia

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Ali Gandomkar,

    Dr. Ali Gandomkar

    Power Conversion Laboratory

    Yeungnam University

    South Korea

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Nasrudin Abd Rahim,

    Dr. Nasrudin Abd Rahim

    Univ Malaya

    Malaysia

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Hew Wooi Ping,

    Dr. Hew Wooi Ping

    Department of Electrical Engineering

    University of Malaya

    Malaysia

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Mohammad Nasir Uddin

    Dr. Mohammad Nasir Uddin

    Dept Elect Engn

    Lakehead Univ

    Canada

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Progress In Electromagnetics Research, Vol. 136, 327-367, 2013
doi:10.2528/PIER12120204
Abstract
This paper presents the design and analysis of an inside-out axial-flux permanent-magnet (AFPM) synchronous machine optimized by genetic algorithm (GA) based sizing equation, finite element analysis (FEA) and finite volume analysis (FVA). The preliminary design is a 2-pole-pair slotted TORUS AFPM machine. The designed motor comprises sinusoidal back-EMF waveforms, maximum power density and the best heat removal. The GA is used to optimize the dimensions of the machine in order to achieve the highest power density. Electromagnetic field analysis of the candidate machines from GA with various dimensions is then put through FEA in order to obtain various motor characteristics. Based on the results from GA and FEA, new candidates are introduced and then put through FVA for thermal behavior evaluation of the designed motors. Techniques like modifying the winding configuration and skewing the permanent magnets are also investigated to attain the most sinusoidal back-EMF waveform and reduced cogging torque. The performance of the designed 1 kW, 3-phase, 50 Hz, 4-pole AFPM synchronous machine is tested in simulation using FEA software. It is found that the simulation results fully agree with the designed technical specifications. It is also found from FVA results that the motor temperature reaches at highest temperature to 90°C at the rated speed and full load under steady state condition.
Citation
Solmaz Kahourzade, Amin Mahmoudi, Ali Gandomkar, Nasrudin Abd Rahim, Hew Wooi Ping, and Mohammad Nasir Uddin, "Design Optimization and Analysis of AFPM Synchronous Machine Incorporating Power Density, Thermal Analysis, and Back-EMF THD," Progress In Electromagnetics Research, Vol. 136, 327-367, 2013.
doi:10.2528/PIER12120204
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