Variable-pole induction machine drive for electric vehicles

Elie Libbos, Bonhyun Ku, Shivang Agrawal, Samira Tungare, Arijit Banerjee, Philip T. Krein

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Abstract

High power density, high efficiency, and inexpensive drivetrains operating over wide speed and torque ranges are critical for electric vehicles (EVs). The induction machine (IM) offers a cost-effective and reliable alternative to permanent magnet-based solutions. A fixed pole IM's high torque requirement at low speed sacrifices its performance at partial loads and high speeds. A variable-pole IM has an additional degree of freedom which is the pole count. This paper uses a variable pole count to improve IM performance over a wide torque and speed range. An approach to select the best pole configuration for a given operation strategy is presented. For illustration, a maximum torque per ampere (MTPA) strategy is used on a 36-slot toroidally wound IM. Variable-pole operation increases the torque capability of the machine and enlarges its high efficiency region to a wide speed range. The analytical results provide guidelines for designing and operating a variable-pole machine tailored for this application.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2019 IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages515-522
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781538693490
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2019
Event11th IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2019 - San Diego, United States
Duration: May 12 2019May 15 2019

Publication series

Name2019 IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2019

Conference

Conference11th IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period5/12/195/15/19

Keywords

  • Electric drives
  • Electric vehicle
  • Induction machine
  • Multiphase drives
  • Power electronics
  • Transportation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

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

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