Multi-physics optimization for high-frequency air-core permanent-magnet motor of aircraft application

Xuan Yi, Andy Yoon, Kiruba S. Haran

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Abstract

High-specific-power electrical machines are a key enabling technology of electric aircraft propulsion. The machine specific power (power-To-weight ratio) is usually constrained by the thermal and mechanical properties of material. To maximize machine specific power, electrical, thermal and mechanical capabilities have to be considered together. In this paper, an efficient multi-physics model of a high-frequency air-core Halbach-Array PM motor, has been developed for the use of a large-scale genetic-Algorithm-based optimization. The detailed electromagnetic (EM) and thermal models, and finite-element-Analysis (FEA) validation, are presented and discussed. Effects of key machine sizing parameters, such as speed, rotor volume, magnetic loading, and electric loading, in the multi-disciplines and objectives optimization, will be presented and discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2017 IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509042814
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 3 2017
Event2017 IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2017 - Miami, United States
Duration: May 21 2017May 24 2017

Publication series

Name2017 IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2017

Other

Other2017 IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMiami
Period5/21/175/24/17

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

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