Title :
Design and analysis of an axial flux permanent magnet machine
Author :
Coles, P.C. ; Rodger, D. ; Hill-Cottingham, R.J. ; Lai, H.C. ; Lamperth, Michael ; Walker, A.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Bath, UK
Abstract :
Design techniques and analysis of an axial flux permanent magnet machine are presented using 2D and 3D finite element methods. The performance of wave and concentric windings is compared. The influence of rotor magnet shape on harmonic torques developed in the motor is also considered.
Keywords :
finite element analysis; harmonics; machine windings; permanent magnet machines; torque; 2D finite element methods; 3D finite element methods; axial flux permanent magnet machine; concentric windings; design techniques; harmonic torques developed; machine analysis; rotor magnet shape; wave windings;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics, Machines and Drives, 2004. (PEMD 2004). Second International Conference on (Conf. Publ. No. 498)
Conference_Location :
Edinburgh, UK
Print_ISBN :
0-86341-383-8
DOI :
10.1049/cp:20040398
