Design, Modelling and Optimization of a High Power Density Axial Flux SRM with Reduced Torque Ripple for Electric Vehicles

A High Torque Density Axial Flux SRM with Modular Stator

A novel structure of switched reluctance motors (SRMs) is proposed. The proposed structure uses the benefits of the axial flux path, short flux path, segmental rotor, and flux reversal free stator motors all together to improve the torque density of the SRMs. The main geometrical, electrical and physical specifications are presented. In addition, some features of the proposed structure are comp...

Optimal Design of Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor for Electric Vehicle Applications Using GAand FEM

Axial Flux Permanent Magnet (AFPM) machines are attractive candidates for Electric Vehicles (EVs) applications due to their axial compact structure, high efficiency, high power and torque density. This paper presents general design characteristics of AFPM machines. Moreover, torque density of the machine which is selected as main objective function, is enhanced by using Genetic Algorithm (GA) a...

Development of High Torque and High Power Density Hybrid Excitation Flux Switching Motor for Traction Drive in Hybrid Electric Vehicles

This paper presents design feasibility study and development of a new hybrid excitation flux switching motor (HEFSM) as a contender for traction drives in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). Initially, the motor general construction, the basic working principle and the design concept of the proposed HEFSM are outlined. Then, the initial drive performances of the proposed HEFSM are evaluated based ...

Thermal Design and Optimization of High Torque Density Electric Machines

A new torque ripple test method based on PMSM torque ripple analysis for electric vehicles

This paper analyzes the reason of Low-speed vibration in an electric vehicle, builds the mathematical equation of powertrain torsional vibration. Then, the model of torque ripple considering non-sinusoidal magnetic field distribution is built, orders and frequencies of torque ripple in PMSM is predicted. According to the relationship between the torsional vibration in low-speed of the electric ...