Optimal design of permanent magnet brushless AC machines for electric vehicle applications

N. Schofield, C. Giraud-Audine, D. J. Powell, D. Howe

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Abstract

Permanent magnet brushless ac machines are ideally suited for traction applications, since they are energy efficient and have a high specific torque and a high peak to continuous torque capability. Further, they can be field-weakened to facilitate constant power operation over an extended speed range without compromising the VA rating of the drive. However, they must be design optimised with due regard to their duty cycle, their thermal management, the volt-ampere constraint of the drive and any space envelope constraints. A design methodology which accommodates these aspects into the electromagnetic design synthesis process has been developed and employed to design a traction machine for a small urban vehicle.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Tenth International Symposium on Applied Electromagnetic and Mechanics
EditorsToshinori Takagi
PublisherIOS Press
Pages143-148
Number of pages6
Volume15
Edition1-4
ISBN (Print)9781586033279, 9781586033286
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2003
Externally publishedYes
Event10th International Symposium on Applied Electromagnetic and Mechanics - Tokyo, Japan
Duration: 13 May 200116 May 2001
Conference number: 10

Publication series

NameInternational Journal of Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics
PublisherIOS Press
Number1-4
Volume15
ISSN (Print)1383-5416

Conference

Conference10th International Symposium on Applied Electromagnetic and Mechanics
Abbreviated titleISEM 2001
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityTokyo
Period13/05/0116/05/01

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