Abstract
This paper proposes a novel modular spoke-type permanent-magnet machine for in-wheel traction applications. First, the topology and the operating principle are briefly introduced. Then, an analytical model of the proposed machine is deduced based on conformal mapping. A three-phase 48-slot 52-pole modular spoke-type permanent-magnet (PM) machine is designed based on the deduced mathematical model where the dimensions and power source are constrained the same as those of a commercial three-phase surface PM machine in electric motorcycles. Electromagnetic performance comparisons among the proposed machine, the commercial machine, and a conventional spoke-type PM machine are conducted based on finite-element analysis (FEA) with respect to magnetic field, back electromotive force (EMF), flux-weakening capability, torque capability, machine efficiency, etc. The results indicate that the proposed machine has an improved torque, a higher efficiency, and an extremely better flux-weakening capability than the conventional in-wheel machine. Finally, a prototype machine is manufactured and tested to verify both the analytically and FEA predicted results.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 7648-7659 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics |
Volume | 65 |
Issue number | 10 |
Early online date | 8 Feb 2018 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 8 Feb 2018 |
Funding
Manuscript received July 10, 2017; revised September 22, 2017, November 14, 2017, December 7, 2017, and January 16, 2018; accepted January 23, 2018. Date of publication February 8, 2018; date of current version June 1, 2018. This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 51777032. (Corresponding author: Wei Hua.) H. Zhang and W. Hua are with the School of Electrical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210096, China (e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]).
Keywords
- AC machines
- brushless machines
- conformal mapping
- electric vehicles
- finite-element analysis (FEA)
- permanent-magnet (PM) machines
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Control and Systems Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering