A Comprehensive Review of Axial-Flux Permanent-Magnet Machines

Author

Kahourzade, Solmaz ; Mahmoudi, Ali ; Hew Wooi Ping ; Uddin, M. Nasir

Author_Institution

UM Power Energy Dedicated Adv. Centre, Univ. of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Volume

37

Issue

1

fYear

2014

fDate

winter 2014

Firstpage

19

Lastpage

33

Abstract

This paper presents a state-of-the-art review of axial-flux permanent-magnet (AFPM) machines in the aspects of construction, features, electromagnetic and thermal modeling, simulation, analysis, design, materials, and manufacturing. Some key references on the above-mentioned aspects pertaining to the machine are discussed briefly. Particular emphasis is given on the design and performance analysis of AFPM machines. A comparison among different permanent magnet machines is also provided. Thus, this paper makes a bridge between the currently used permanent magnet machines in industry and the recent developments of AFPM machines.

Keywords

finite element analysis; permanent magnet machines; AFPM machine design; axial-flux permanent-magnet machines; finite-element analysis; performance analysis; Axles; Decision support systems; Flux pinning; Permanent magnet motors; Rotors; Stator cores; Stator windings; Windings; Axial-flux permanent-magnet machine (AFPM); cogging torque; design; field weakening; finite-element analysis; generator; motor; optimization;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Electrical and Computer Engineering, Canadian Journal of

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0840-8688

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/CJECE.2014.2309322

Filename

6810949