Design of PMSMs topologies based on FEA for In-Wheel motor hybrid propulsion application

Permanent Magnets Synchronous Machine (PMSMs) are considered as the promising electromagnetic structure, especially for In-Wheel motor electric and hybrid propulsion applications. For determining the design requirements, a simple vehicle-dynamics model that evaluates vehicle performance through the typical cruising trip of an automobile was considered. This work classifies the PMSMs in two topologies such the surface mounted and the flux concentrating machine. A Finite Element Analysis (FEA) based investigation and a study of the different PMSM topologies with different magnet material for performance improvement of the machines is presented.