• DocumentCode
    2907316
  • Title

    Multi-objective design optimization of a single-sided axial Flux permanent magnet machine

  • Author

    Xu Yang ; Patterson, Dean ; Hudgins, Jerry

  • Author_Institution
    Dept. of Electr. Eng., Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA
  • fYear
    2013
  • fDate
    26-29 Oct. 2013
  • Firstpage
    822
  • Lastpage
    825
  • Abstract
    This paper presents an optimal design approach for a single-sided axial flux permanent magnet(AFPM) machine. A multi-objective differential evolution based optimization algorithm is implemented, which is to maximize the output torque density (Nm/kg) and efficiency. Design constraints including geometrical and operating limits are considered. Total of seven independent variables are employed in the design. Optimization results are compared with a prototype design.
  • Keywords
    evolutionary computation; permanent magnet machines; AFPM machine; design constraints; geometrical limits; independent variables; multiobjective design optimization; multiobjective differential evolution based optimization algorithm; operating limits; output torque density maximization; single-sided axial flux permanent magnet machine; Magnetic flux; Optimization; Permanent magnet motors; Rotors; Stator windings; Torque;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS), 2013 International Conference on
  • Conference_Location
    Busan
  • Print_ISBN
    978-1-4799-1446-3
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/ICEMS.2013.6713145
  • Filename
    6713145