Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Format of Original
10 p.
Publication Date
9-2014
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Source Publication
IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
Source ISSN
0093-9994
Abstract
In this paper, a robust parametric model of a brushless permanent magnet machine with fractional-slot concentrated windings, which was developed for automated design optimization is presented. A computationally efficient finite-element analysis method was employed to estimate the dq-axes inductances, the induced voltage and torque ripple waveforms, and losses of the machine. A method for minimum effort calculation of the torque angle corresponding to the maximum torque per ampere load condition was developed. A differential evolution algorithm was implemented for the global design optimization with two concurrent objectives of minimum losses and minimum material cost. An engineering decision process based on the Pareto-optimal front for 3,500 candidate designs is presented together with discussions on the tradeoffs between cost and performance. One optimal design was finally selected, prototyped and successfully tested.
Recommended Citation
Zhang, Peng; Sizov, Gennadi Y.; Li, Muyang; Ionel, Dan M.; Demerdash, Nabeel; Stretz, Steven J.; and Yeadon, Alan W., "Multi-Objective Tradeoffs in the Design Optimization of a Brushless Permanent-Magnet Machine With Fractional-Slot Concentrated Windings" (2014). Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research and Publications. 205.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/electric_fac/205
ADA Accessible Version
Comments
Accepted version. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 50, No. 5 (September-October 2014): 3285-3294. DOI. © 2014 The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Used with permission.