Assembly and Qualification of a Slotless Stator Assembly for a MW-Class Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine

Thanatheepan Balachandran, Samith Srimmana, Aaron Anderson, Xuan Yi, Nate Renner, Kiruba S. Haran

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Abstract

This paper discusses the manufacturing process and qualification procedures of a slotless stator for a 1-MW high-speed permanent magnet synchronous machine. The motor, targeted to reach 13 kW/kg, is assembled with form-wound air-core armature windings which utilize litz wire as the conductor. A prototype is being developed and a full-power test will be done in the near future. The insulation, mechanical and thermal qualification test procedures of the stator are discussed in detail. Results showed that the manufacturing process and tolerances significantly affect the machine performance. Various assembly challenges of this slotless stator and their impacts on performance targets are illustrated.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2020 AIAA/IEEE Electric Aircraft Technologies Symposium, EATS 2020
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781624106057
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 26 2020
Event2020 AIAA/IEEE Electric Aircraft Technologies Symposium, EATS 2020 - New Orleans, United States
Duration: Aug 26 2020Aug 28 2020

Publication series

Name2020 AIAA/IEEE Electric Aircraft Technologies Symposium, EATS 2020

Conference

Conference2020 AIAA/IEEE Electric Aircraft Technologies Symposium, EATS 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew Orleans
Period8/26/208/28/20

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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