Title :
Optimization of induction motor design by using the finite element method
Author :
Feyzi, M.R. ; Kalankesh, H.V.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Tabriz Univ., Iran
Abstract :
Optimization of the induction motor design can be considered from different view points. However, the nonlinear nature of this kind of motor does not allow the implementation of the classic analytical methods unless several simplified approximations on the magnetic characteristics and also the geometry of the motor are applied. In this work, a combination of finite element method and an iteration method, based on conjugate directions is used and an algorithm for the optimization of the IM design is proposed. The method is applied on a previously designed 3 kW induction motor and the results are compared against the manufacturer´s data
Keywords :
finite element analysis; induction motors; iterative methods; machine theory; optimisation; 3 kW; conjugate directions; finite element method; induction motor design optimisation; iteration method; magnetic characteristics; motor geometry; Algorithm design and analysis; Cost function; DC motors; Design optimization; Equations; Finite element methods; Geometry; Induction motors; Magnetic analysis; Manufacturing;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2001. Canadian Conference on
Conference_Location :
Toronto, Ont.
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6715-4
DOI :
10.1109/CCECE.2001.933551
