Title :
Advancements in Tools and Methods for the Design of Permanent Magnet Integrated Starter Alternators
Author :
Leonardi, Franco ; Ionescu, Bogdan
Author_Institution :
Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, MI
Abstract :
This paper describe the simulation tools utilized to design a permanent magnet starter alternator. From the more common steady state finite element analysis to short circuit simulations, to the integration of time domain (transient) FEA into complete electromechanical system simulation, a whole array of simulations based on Ansoft software is presented. Experimental results collected on a Ford prototype are presented and compared with the simulation results. The outcome is a user assessment of the state of the art integrated software solution for the design and simulation of electrical machines
Keywords :
alternators; automotive components; design engineering; finite element analysis; mechanical engineering computing; permanent magnet generators; power engineering computing; starting; Ansoft software; Ford prototype; electromechanical system simulation; permanent magnet integrated starter alternators; short circuit simulations; state of the art integrated software solution; steady state finite element analysis; time domain FEA; Alternators; Analytical models; Circuit analysis; Circuit simulation; Design methodology; Finite element methods; Magnetic analysis; Permanent magnets; Steady-state; Time domain analysis;
Conference_Titel :
Electric Machines and Drives, 2005 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Antonio, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8987-5
Electronic_ISBN :
0-7803-8988-3
DOI :
10.1109/IEMDC.2005.195726
