Investigation of Eccentric PM on High-frequency Vibration in FSCW PM Machine Considering Force Modulation Effect

This study investigates the negative influence of an eccentric permanent-magnet(PM)design on high-frequency electromagnetic vibration in fractional-slot concentrated-winding(FSCW)PM machines.First,an analytical expression for the sideband current harmonics was derived using the double Fourier series expansion method.Then,the characteristics of the flux-density harmonics are studied from the perspective of the space-time distribution and initial phase relationship.The influence of the eccentric PM design on high-frequency electromagnetic and concentrated forces was studied based on the electromagnetic force modulation effect.Consequently,an eccentric PM design is not conducive to reducing the 2pth-order high-frequency electromagnetic forces.Finally,two FSCW PM machines with conventional and eccentric PM designs are manufactured and tested to verify the theoretical analysis.The results show that the eccentric PM design worsens high-frequency vibrations.

Sleeve Design of Permanent-magnet Machine for Low Rotor Losses

In this study,a novel rotor sleeve for permanent-magnet(PM)machines equipped with fractional-slot concentrated-windings(FSCW)is proposed.With the newly designed rotor sleeve,the rotor eddy-current(EC)losses are significantly reduced,and the torque density of the machine is improved.First,the rotor EC losses of a surface-mounted PM machine with the sleeve are analyzed.Meanwhile,the sleeve EC barriers and PM segmentation technologies for the suppression of the rotor EC losses are evaluated.Subsequently,an FSCW PM machine with the newly designed sleeve is proposed and optimized for a given set of specifications.Its electromagnetic and mechanical performances are evaluated by the finite element method(FEM).Finally,three assembling methods are presented and assessed comprehensively in terms of their merits and drawbacks.