Modelling and analysis of a micro variable capacitance electromechanical energy converter

This paper provides the modeling strategy an in-depth analysis of a variable capacitance micromachine (VCM). It gives an insight into the effects of machine geometry, on capacitance and torque profiles of the machine. Tangential and radial components of the electrostatic forces in the air gap of the machine have been investigated to explore the effects of mutual flux. These studies have been performed using the finite element model of an 8/6, four phase micro VCM. Furthermore, the analytical modeling of the phase capacitance of the machine has been discussed. Also, dynamic model of the machine has been developed in SIMULINK, to maximize torque/volt of the machine