Fine grain commutation: Integrated design of permanent-magnet synchronous machine drives with highest torque density

Arijit Banerjee, Jeffrey H. Lang, James L. Kirtley

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Abstract

Permanent-magnet synchronous machine (PMSM) design is limited by peak magnetic flux due to material saturation or available permanent magnet remanence, RMS current due to losses and speed due to centrifugal forces. This paper describes the theoretical limit of torque density in a surface-mounted PMSM given these constraints and a means to approach it. It also explains an integrated methodology to design the high torque density motor in which each slot pair of the machine has individually controlled currents. Recent advances in device technology making power transistors faster, smaller and lighter will be the key enabler of such fine grained commutation. The integrated motor drives, apart from being compact, will eliminate separate heat sinks for inverter and motor.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2012 20th International Conference on Electrical Machines, ICEM 2012
Pages671-677
Number of pages7
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event2012 20th International Conference on Electrical Machines, ICEM 2012 - Marseille, France
Duration: Sep 2 2012Sep 5 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2012 20th International Conference on Electrical Machines, ICEM 2012

Other

Other2012 20th International Conference on Electrical Machines, ICEM 2012
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityMarseille
Period9/2/129/5/12

Keywords

  • BLDCM
  • Electronic commutation
  • Harmonic torque
  • Machine design
  • Multi phase machine
  • PMSM
  • Torque density

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

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