Rotor designs for small inverter-dedicated induction machines

M. Amrhein, P. T. Krein

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Abstract

Alternative performance criteria governing steady state operation of an induction motor are applied to design an "inverter-dedicated" induction machine. The design is focused on the rotor, especially on the rotor slot shape and the bar material. A Monte Carlo approach is used for optimization of the slot geometry. As a result, a wide variety of different slot shapes are explored. Performance calculations are done in a finite element environment, using a simplified model of the machine. A new "optimal" slot design is presented, along with simulation results. It is shown that the performance is insensitive to small changes in the slot shape, as long as the cross section remains constant. The bar material has a small influence on the slot shape.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationIEMDC 2003 - IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1279-1285
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)0780378172, 9780780378179
DOIs
StatePublished - 2003
EventIEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2003 - Madison, United States
Duration: Jun 1 2003Jun 4 2003

Publication series

NameIEMDC 2003 - IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference
Volume2

Other

OtherIEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2003
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMadison
Period6/1/036/4/03

Keywords

  • Finite element methods
  • Geometry
  • Induction machines
  • Manufacturing
  • Power electronics
  • Rotors
  • Shape
  • Steady-state
  • Synchronous motors
  • Torque

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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