A. Jabbari,
Volume 17, Issue 1 (3-2021)
Abstract
In this paper, we present a semi-analytical model for determining the magnetic and electromagnetic characteristics of spoke-type permanent magnet (STPM) machine considering magnet segmentation and finite soft-material relative permeability. The proposed model is based on the resolution of the Laplace’s and Poisson’s equations in a Cartesian pseudo-coordinate system with respect to the relative permeability effect of iron core in a subdomain model. Two different magnet-segmented STPM machine was studied analytically and numerically. The effect of the iron core relative permeability on the STPM machine performances was investigated at no-load and on-load conditions with respect to certain values of iron core relative permeability by comparing cogging torque, electromagnetic torque ripple, and reluctance torque ripple waveforms. In order to validate the results of the proposed analytical model, the analytical and numerical results were compared. It can be seen that the analytical modeling results are consistent with the results of numerical analysis.
Ali Jabbari, Ali Badran,
Volume 19, Issue 3 (9-2023)
Abstract
Cost reduction, increased efficiency and reliability, extended service life, reduced noise and vibration, and environmental friendliness are critical for new generation wind turbines and electric vehicles. Segmented Hybrid Permanent Magnet (SHPM) machines, on the other hand, which are primarily segmented PMs combined with different materials, dimensions, and magnetization directions, offer a way to meet these needs. In this study, we present nine topologies of segmented PM-rotor SHPM generators based on the Taguchi experimental design method, while presenting a simple and accurate model based on subdomain method for estimating the magnetic performance characteristics of SHPM machines. An analytical model is provided. Magnetic partial differential equations (MPDEs) are represented in a pseudo-Cartesian coordinate system, and with appropriate boundary conditions (BC) and interface conditions (IC), the general solution and its Fourier coefficients are extracted using a variable separation approach. The performance characteristics of nine of the SHPM machines studied were compared semi-analytically and numerically. Two prototype SHPM machines were manufactured and semi-analytical modeling results were compared with finite element analysis (FEA) methods and experimental testing (load mode) on a generator. The FEA simulation and experimental test results have a maximum error rate of about 3, confirming the high accuracy of the provided semi-analytical model. We compare the induced voltage, torque ripple and magnetic torque among the investigated topologies.
