Design of a Novel Dual Flux Modulation Machine with Consequent-Pole Spoke-Array Permanent Magnets in Both Stator and Rotor

In this paper,a novel dual flux modulation(DFM)machine with consequent-pole spoke-array permanent magnets(PMs)in both stator and rotor is proposed to achieve a larger torque density than regular flux modulation machines.The stator has two portions of PMs,one is set next to the stator slot with circumferential magnetization,and the other is inserted between the stator yoke and flux bridge with radial magnetization.The rotor has consequent-pole spoke-array PMs and alternative flux bridges.The proposed DFMPM machine can be regarded as the combination of the flux switching PM(FSPM)machine and vernier PM(VPM)machine.First,the structure and operational principle are introduced.Then,the proposed 12-stator-slot/10-rotor-tooth dual flux modulation permanent magnet(DFMPM)machine is compared with the FSPM machine and VPM machine in terms of flux lines distribution,back-electromotive force(EMF),cogging torque and average torque.Finally,the four proposed DFMPM machines are optimized for maximum average torque and minimum ripple torque considering the effects of split ratio,slot opening ratio,PM depth,PM angle and iron angle.

Multi-Objective Optimization Analysis of Auxiliary Flux Modulator Magnetic Gear with Unequal Magnetic Poles

To enhance the output torque and minimize the torque ripple of coaxial magnetic gear(CMG),a novel auxiliary flux modulator CMG with unequal magnetic poles is proposed.This design incorporates an inner rotor with an asymmetric sector and a trapezoidal combined N-S pole structure,featuring Halbach arrays for the arrangement of permanent magnets(PMs).The outer rotor PMs adopt a Spoke-type configuration.To optimize the CMG for high output torque and low torque ripple,a sensitivity analysis is conducted to identify key size parameters that significantly influence the optimization objectives.Based on the sensitivity hierarchy of these parameters,a multi-objective optimization analysis is performed using a genetic algorithm(GA)to determine the optimal structural parameter values of the CMG.In addition,a coaxial magnetic gear(CMG)topology with 4 inner and 17 outer pole pairs is adopted,and the parametric model is established.Finally,the electromagnetic properties of the CMG are evaluated using the finite element method.The results indicate a remarkable reduction in torque ripple,specifically by 46.15%.

A Novel Axial Flux Stator and Rotor Dual Permanent Magnet Machine

A novel structure of axial flux stator and rotor dual PMs Vernier machine is presented as an effective option for high torque-density direct-driven applications.The key is to locate PMs on both sides of rotor and stator.With dual PMs,this proposed machine with a novel structure generates an improved torque per armature current at low speed.It is very suitable for direct drive applications with limited space such as the in-wheel electric vehicle(EV)motors.The theory of the structure with PMs on both sides is analyzed theoretically.The structure and operation principle of machine are introduced and the steady and steady performance of machine is analyzed and verified with time-stepping finite element method(TS-FEM).

Sensorless Control on a Dual-Fed Flux Modulated Electric Motor

This paper proposes the operation principle and a new flux estimation method for sensorless control strategy for the dual-fed flux modulated electric motor(DFFM).The DFFM is designed based on the flux modulation theory,it includes two stator windings and one rotor which simplify the mechanical structure.The rotor has only modulation iron and no permanent magnets on it,so there is no cogging torque problem in this motor.With adjustment of the outer and inner stator flux rotating frequency and amplitude,different rotation speed and torque of the sandwiched rotor can be gained for the DFFM.Furthermore,an improved flux estimation based sensorless control strategy is performed on the proposed machine to fit the two winding set control situation.The startup and performance of the proposed control strategy is verified by the simulation and experiments.

Research on Slot-pole Combination in High-power Direct-drive PM Vernier Generator for Fractional Frequency Transmission System

Offshore wind energy is an important part of clean energy,and the adoption of wind energy to generate electricity will contribute to the implementation of the carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals.The combination of the fractional frequency transmission system(FFTS) and the direct-drive wind turbine generator will be beneficial to the development of the offshore wind power industry.The use of fractional frequency in FFTS is beneficial to the transmission of electrical energy,but it will also lead to an increase in the volume and weight of the generator,which is unfavorable for wind power generation.Improving the torque density of the generator can effectively reduce the volume of the generators.The vernier permanent magnet machine(VPM) operates on the magnetic flux modulation principle and has the merits of high torque density.In the field of electric machines,the vernier machine based on the principle of magnetic flux modulation has been proved its feasibility to reduce the volume and weight.However,in the field of low-speed direct-drive machines for high-power fractional frequency power generation,there are still few related researches.Therefore,this paper studies the application of magnetic flux modulation in fractional frequency and high-power direct-drive wind turbine generators,mainly analyzes the influence of different pole ratios and different pole pairs on the generator,and draws some conclusions to provide reference for the design of wind turbine generators.

Design and Analysis of a V-Shaped Permanent Magnet Vernier Motor for High Torque Density

This paper proposes a V-shaped permanent magnet vernier(V-PMV)motor for potential applications in direct drive system.By designing suitable pole slot ratio and adopting the V-shaped PM topology and dummy slots in rotor,the flux leakage can be avoided effectively.Meanwhile,the high-order harmonics with large amplitude in the airgap magnetic field are fully utilized and served as the effective working harmonics,which aim at enhancing the output torque and reducing the torque ripple.Moreover,to extensively explore the performance advantages of the V-PMV motor,a multi-objective optimization study is carried out.And,the electromagnetic performances of the V-PMV motors are analyzed and compared in detail.Finally,a prototype machine is built and tested.Both theoretical analysis and experimental results verify the validity of the motor and multi-objective optimization design approach.

A Novel Stator and Rotor Dual PM Flux Modulated Machine

A novel structure of Veriner permanent magnet(VPM)machine is presented as an effective option for high torque density direct-driven applications.The key is to locate PMs on both sides of rotor and stator,and design the stator PMs as a cylinder shape,the rotation of which can be controlled by an external driven system.With this design,magnetic field in the airgap can be directly regulated by the rotation of stator PMs.The structure and operation principle are introduced and the performance is analyzed with time-stepping finite element method(FEM).Analysis results show that the novel structure has really high torque density and good field weakening performance.

Design to Improve Thrust Force Performance of Dual-side Primary Permanent-magnet Vernier Linear Motor

A novel dual-side primary permanent-magnet vernier linear(DS-PPMVL)motors is proposed.The novelty of the proposed motors is the design of asymmetric consequent poles on the mover,which can effectively enforce the flux-modulation effect and improve the thrust force performance.First,the topologies and operation principle are introduced.Subsequently,the structure relationships between the existing and proposed motors are discussed.Then,a unified analytical model is built.Accordingly,the magnetic field generated by the consequent pole is calculated.Meanwhile,the performance improvement mechanism with the asymmetric consequent pole is analyzed.To improve the efficiency of motor optimization,multi-objective optimization method is adopted to obtain the global optimal solution combination of structure parameters.The proposed motors exhibit higher thrust force,higher force density,less PM consumption,and better overload performance than the existing DS-PPMVL motor.Finally,experiments are conducted based on the existing prototype to verify the accuracy of the design and analysis.

Quantitative Comparison of Modular Linear Permanent Magnet Vernier Machines with and without Partitioned Primary

A comparison of two modular linear permanent-magnet vernier(LPMV)machines is presented.A modular LPMV machine with a partitioned primary,which can significantly improve the modulation effect,is proposed.Benefitting from the partition design,the space conflict between the permanent magnet(PM)and the armature magnetic field is relieved.First,the topologies of modular LPMV machines with and without a partitioned primary are presented.Then,the effect of the partitioned primary on the modular LPMV machine is analyzed using flux modulation theory.Moreover,analytical expressions for the trapezoidal permeance are derived.In addition,the harmonic components,back electromotive forces,and thrust forces of the machines with and without the partitioned primary are comparatively analyzed.The results reveal that the thrust force density of the LPMV machine with a partitioned primary is increased by 32.3%.Finally,experiments are performed on a prototype machine for validation.

Parallel-Path Power Flows in Magnetic-Geared Permanent Magnet Machines with Sandwiched Armature Stator

Due to the large torque density of magnetic gears(MGs),magnetic-geared permanent magnet machines(MGPMs)have become promising competitors in the family of direct-drive machines.According to the deployment of armature stators,MGPMs can be generally classified into three types,viz.,MGPM with inner armature stator(MGPM-IAS),MGPM with outer armature stator(MGPM-OAS),and MGPM with sandwiched armature stator(MGPM-SAS).Our investigation finds out that the MGPM-SAS can achieve parallel-path power flows better than the MGPM-OAS,while the MGPM-IAS is with serial power flow paths.Therefore,the torque capability of MGPM-IAS is limited by the torque transmission capability of its integrated MG.However,the MGPM-SAS has the possibility to offer even higher output torque than its integrated MG.This paper focuses on the MGPM-SAS.And three typical MGPMs and their power flow paths are introduced;the interaction of electromagnetic fields in MGPM-SAS is analyzed;simulation calculation and experimental verification are conducted to demonstrate the validity of the theoretical analysis.