Title :
A three-dimensional field solution for permanent-magnet axial-field motors
Author :
Furlani, E.P. ; Knewtson, M.A.
Author_Institution :
Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, NY, USA
fDate :
5/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A formula is presented for computing the field in axial-field permanent-magnet motors. The formula is based on a three-dimensional (3-D) analytical analysis and is expressed in terms of a finite sum of elementary functions. It is readily programmed and ideal for parametric studies of field strength. It is also well suited for parallel processing and could be developed into a motor model for real-time performance simulations. It is applied here to a practical motor geometry and verified by the use of 3-D finite element analysis (FEA)
Keywords :
finite element analysis; functional analysis; machine theory; magnetic fields; permanent magnet motors; 3-D finite element analysis; field strength; finite sum of elementary functions; parallel processing; parametric studies; permanent-magnet axial-field motors; practical motor geometry; real-time performance simulations; three-dimensional analytical analysis; three-dimensional field solution; Coils; Finite element methods; Magnetic analysis; Magnetic flux; Parametric study; Permanent magnet motors; Servomotors; Synchronous motors; Topology; Torque;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
