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This paper proposes a new class of permanent magnet-assisted three-phase switched reluctance motors (PM-SRMs) designed to achieve significantly higher torque density for electric vehicle (EV) propulsion systems. Eight distinct motor…
This paper focuses on designing new motors with high torque density, which is crucial for applications ranging from electric vehicles to robotics. We propose a double-teeth C-core switched reluctance motor with hybrid excitation,…
A new three-phase hybrid-excited multi-tooth switched reluctance motor with embedded permanent magnets is proposed, capable of achieving higher torque density for transportation electrification applications. Operating principles and design…
Despite their simple and robust structure, low cost, and simple cooling system, switched reluctance motors (SRMs) face the challenge of low mean torque. A possible solution is to change the structure of SRMs. This article introduces an…
We consider a 2d permanent magnet synchronous machine operating in a sequence of static operating points coming from a drive cycle. We aim to find a rotor design which maximizes the efficiency defined as the quotient of input and output…
Switched Reluctance Motors (SRMs) are cost-effective electric actuators that utilize magnetic reluctance to generate torque, with torque ripple arising from unaccounted manufacturing defects in the rotor tooth geometry. This paper aims to…
Topology optimization of permanent magnet systems consisting of permanent magnets, high permeability iron and air is presented. An implementation of topology optimization for magnetostatics is discussed and three examples are considered.…
The transition to electric transportation demands efficient and cost-effective powertrains. Optimizing energy use is crucial for extending range and reducing expenses. However, comparing inverter and motor efficiency based on inverter…
Hybrid-excited electrical machines aim to combine the advantages of permanent magnet machines (high efficiency and torque density) with those of separately excited machines (ease of flux-weakening at high speed). These machines are of…
This paper presents a driving-cycle-aware shape and topology optimization workflow for interior permanent magnet synchronous machines used in traction drives. A k-means clustering approach reduces full driving cycles to representative…
In this paper, deterministic and robust design optimizations of a permanent magnet assisted synchronous reluctance machine were performed to increase its mean torque while reducing torque ripple. These optimizations were carried out using a…
Topology optimization offers great opportunities to design permanent magnetic systems that have specific external field characteristics. Additive manufacturing of polymer bonded magnets with an end-user 3D printer can be used to manufacture…
This paper presents a novel phase-field-based methodology for solving minimum compliance problems in topology optimization under fixed external loads and body forces. The proposed framework characterizes the optimal structure through an…
In the present paper, an integrated paradigm for topology optimization on complex surfaces with arbitrary genus is proposed. The approach is constructed based on the two-dimensional (2D) Moving Morphable Component (MMC) framework, where a…
This work features the optimization of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor using 2D nonlinear simulations in an Isogeometric Analysis framework. The rotor and stator designs are optimized for both geometric parameters and surface shapes…
Topology optimization is used to systematically design contact-aided thermo-mechanical regulators, i.e. components whose effective thermal conductivity is tunable by mechanical deformation and contact. The thermo-mechanical interactions are…
A new theoretical method is presented for future multi-scale aerodynamic optimisation of very large wind farms. The new method combines a recent two-scale coupled momentum analysis of ideal wind turbine arrays with the classical…
Designing high-performance electric machines that maintain their efficiency and reliability under uncertain material and operating conditions is crucial for industrial applications. In this paper, we present a novel framework for robust…
The use of topology optimization methods for the design of electric machines has become increasingly popular over the past years. Due to a desired increase in power density and a recent trend to high speed machines, thermal aspects play a…
The design of a magnetic field source that can switch from a high field to a low field configuration by rotation by $90^\circ$ of a set of iron pieces is investigated using topology optimization. A Halbach cylinder is considered as the…