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Axial flux permanent magnet (AFPM) machines have recently attracted significant attention due to several reasons, such as their specific form factor, potentially higher torque density and lower losses, feasibility of increasing the number of poles, and facilitating innovative machine structures for emerging applications. One such machine design, which has promising, high efficiency particularly at higher speeds, is of the coreless AFPM type and has been studied in the dissertation together with more conventional AFPM topologies that employ a ferromagnetic core. A challenge in designing coreless AFPM machines is estimating the eddy current losses. This work proposes a new hybrid analytical and numerical finite element (FE) based method for calculating ac eddy current losses in windings and demonstrates its applicability for axial flux electric machines. The method takes into account 3D field effects in order to achieve accurate results and yet greatly reduce computational efforts. It is also shown that hybrid methods based on 2D FE models, which require semi-empirical correction factors, may over-estimate the eddy current losses. The new 3D FE-based method is advantageous as it employs minimum simplifications and considers the end turns in the eddy current path, the magnetic flux density variation along the effective length of coils, and the field fringing and leakage, which ultimately increases the accuracy of simulations. After exemplifying the practice and benefits of employing a combined design of experiments and response surface methodology for the comparative design of coreless and conventional AFPM machines with cores, an innovative approach is proposed for integrated design, prototyping, and testing efforts. It is shown that extensive sensitivity analysis can be utilized to systematically study the manufacturing tolerances and identify whether the causes for out of specification performance are detectable. The electromagnetic flux path in AFPM machines is substantially 3D and cannot be satisfactorily analyzed through simplified 2D simulations, requiring laborious 3D models for performance prediction. The use of computationally expensive 3D models becomes even more challenging for optimal design studies, in which case, thousands of candidate design evaluations are required, making the conventional approaches impractical. In this dissertation a new two-level surrogate assisted differential evolution multi-objective optimization algorithm (SAMODE) is developed in order to optimally and accurately design the electric machine with a minimum number of expensive 3D design evaluations. The developed surrogate assisted optimization algorithm is used to comparatively and systematically design several AFPM machines. The studies include exploring the effects of pole count on the machine performance and cost limits, and the systematic comparison of optimally designed single-sided and double-sided AFPM machines. For the case studies, the new optimization algorithm reduced the required number of FEA design evaluations from thousands to less than two hundred. The new methods, developed and presented in the dissertation, maybe directly applicable or extended to a wide class of electrical machines and in particular to those of the PM-excited synchronous type. The benefits of the new eddy current loss calculation and of the optimization method are mostly relevant and significant for electrical machines with a rather complicated magnetic flux path, such is the case of axial flux and of transvers flux topologies, which are a main subject of current research in the field worldwide.

This thesis focuses on modelling of the permanent magnet synchronous reluctancemotor (PMSynRM), which has drawn considerable attention by researchers thanks toits high efficiency and wide range of speed operation. Comparisons with measurementsfrom a four-pole PMSynRM with four barriers and 24 stator slots have been carriedout. In this thesis work, Matlab and Comsol Multiphysics are used to implement theparameterized PMSynRM model.Models of the PMSynRM in two-dimensions (2D) and three-dimensions (3D) havebeen implemented. The electromotive force (back emf) at no load condition for a fullpitchand short-pitch winding as well as the air-gap flux density distribution have beencalculated. A parametric study has been performed where the air-gap length, insulationratio of both d and q-axes, as well as flux barrier number have been varied and theeffect on the machine performance has been observed. The losses including eddycurrentlosses in permanent magnet, stator lamination loss, and rotor lamination losshave been calculated. The back emf and rated torque as well as developed torque witha pure q-axis current have been compared with corresponding experimental data.A 3D model of an axially shortened rotor has also been implemented in where apulsating current has been applied to estimate eddy-current losses in the permanentmagnets. The predicted losses from the 2D model and 3D model have been comparedfor pulsating currents with varying frequency and magnitude. / Denna avhandling fokuserar på modellering av permanentmagneten synkronreluktansmotor (PMSynRM), som har fäst stor uppmärksamhet av forskare tack varedess höga effektivitet och brett spektrum av hastigheter. Jämförelser med mätningarfrån en fyrpolig PMSynRM med fyra hinder och 24 statorspåren har utförts. I dettaexamensarbete, Matlab och Comsol Multi används för att implementera parameterPMSynRM modell. Modeller av PMSynRM i två dimensioner (2D) och tre dimensioner(3D) har genomförts. Den elektromotoriska kraften (mot-emk) utanbelastningstillstånd för en full-pitch och kort stigning lind samt luftgapetfördelningsflödestäthet har beräknats. En parametrisk studie har gjorts där luftspaltlängden,isolering förhållande av både d- och q-axlar, såväl somflödesbarriärnummer har varierats och effekten på maskinens prestanda harobserverats. Förlusterna inklusive virvelströmsförluster i permanentmagnet,statorskiktet förlust, och rotorlamine förlust har beräknats. Mot-emk och nominelltvridmoment samt utvecklat vridmoment med en ren q-axelström har jämförts medmotsvarande experimentella data. En 3D-modell av en axiellt förkortad rötor har ocksågenomförts i där en pulserande ström har tillämpats för att uppskattavirvelströmsförluster i permanentmagneterna. De förutsagda förluster från 2Dmodellenoch 3D-modell har jämförts för pulserande strömmar med varierandefrekvens och storlek.

Le contexte sociétal et environnemental en France et en Europe durant ces dernières années est largement favorable à l’électrification des moyens de transports, principalement les véhicules, afin de réduire les émissions de CO2. Les pouvoirs publics déploient d’importants efforts afin de rendre les véhicules électrifiés plus accessibles aux citoyens, en octroyant des primes conséquentes lors de l’achat de véhicules « propres ». De leur côté, les constructeurs automobiles cherchent à diminuer le coût des véhicules électriques et hybrides en proposant des solutions techniques pouvant réduire le coût de fabrication des organes, principalement les batteries, les moteurs thermiques et électriques, tout en assurant des performances élevés. L’objectif principal de cette thèse est d’étudier et de réaliser une machine électrique répondant à un cahier des charges très contraignant en termes d’encombrement axial et de densité de couple pour une application comme moteur de traction d’un véhicule hybride. De plus, cette machine doit être innovante, robuste et dont le procédé de fabrication est automatisable et à faible coût. Ainsi, un état de l’art élargi sur les différentes machines électriques a été effectué. En fonction des exigences liées à notre application, une machine à flux axial à aimants permanents enterrés à bobinage concentrique a été choisie.Initialement, un modèle analytique simplifié a été établi et couplé à un outil d’optimisation. Les paramètres géométriques et électriques obtenus ont été alors réajustés en utilisant un modèle numérique basé sur les éléments finis 3D. Différentes modifications ont été apportées à cette machine initiale en raison de l’évolution du cahier des charges des performances et des contraintes géométriques. Les grandeurs électromagnétiques telles que le couple et la puissance ont été analysées pour différents points de fonctionnement. Les pertes dans les aimants permanents ont été calculées en développant un modèle numérique hybride basé sur les différences finies 3D, réduisant ainsi le temps de calcul comparativement aux éléments finis 3D. Afin de valider les différents résultats obtenus, un prototype de la machine a été réalisé. Cette machine a également été modélisée en utilisant les Circuits Equivalents Magnétiques quasi-3D. Ce modèle semi-analytique est générique par rapport aux dimensions géométriques et électriques, avec une discrétisation adaptative. De plus, les effets de denture et de saturation sont pris en compte. Les inductions magnétiques, les flux magnétiques et le couple électromagnétique ont pu être obtenus avec ce modèle, en assurant une bonne précision et un temps de calcul réduit comparativement aux éléments finis 3D. / The societal and environmental context in France and Europe during the last few years has been largely favorable to the electrification of transportation means, mainly vehicles, in order to reduce CO2 emissions. The authorities are working hard to make the electrified vehicles more affordable, by providing substantial premiums during the purchase of “clean” vehicles. For their part, the automakers are looking to reduce the cost of electric and hybrid electric vehicles by offering technical solutions that can reduce the manufacturing cost of the car components, mainly batteries, thermal and electric motors, while ensuring high performances. The main objective of this thesis is to study and realize an electric machine, which satisfies very restrictive specifications in terms of axial size and torque density in order to be used as a traction motor for a hybrid electric vehicle. In addition, this machine must be innovative, with a high reliability, low cost and automated manufacturing process. Thus, a state of art about the various electric machines has been achieved. Depending on the requirements of our application, an axial flux machine with buried permanent magnets and concentrated winding has been selected. Initially, a simplified analytical model has been developed and coupled to an optimization tool. The obtained geometrical and electrical parameters have been adjusted using a numerical model based on the 3D finite element. Various modifications have been applied to the initial machine due to the modification of the geometrical and performance specifications. Electromagnetic performances such as torque and power have been analyzed for various operating points. Losses in the permanent magnets have been calculated using a hybrid numerical 3D model based on the finite difference and finite element, which allows to reduce the computation time compared to transient 3D finite element. In order to validate the different results, a prototype of the machine has been realized. This machine has also been modeled using a quasi-3D magnetic equivalent circuits. This semi-analytical model is generic regarding the geometrical and electrical parameters, with an adaptive discretization. Furthermore, the saturation and the slotting effects have been taken into account. The magnetic flux density, the flux linkage and the electromagnetic torque have been calculated with this model, ensuring high accuracy and reduced time computation compared to 3D finite element.

Geomagnetic disturbances that result from solar activities can affect technological systems such as power networks. They may cause DC currents in power networks and saturation of the core in power transformers that leads to destruction in the transformer performance. This phenomena result in unwanted influences on power transformers and the power system. Very asymmetric magnetization current, increasing losses and creation of hot spots in the core, in the windings, and the metallic structural parts are adverse effects that occur in transformers. Also, increasing demand of reactive power and malfunction of protective relays menaces the power network stability. Damages in large power transformers and blackouts in networks have occurred due to this phenomenon. Hence, studies regarding this subject have taken the attention of researchers during the last decades. However, a gap of a comprehensive analysis still remains. Thus, the main aim of this project is to reach to a deep understanding of the phenomena and to come up with a solution for a decrease of the undesired effects of GIC. Achieving this goal requires an improvement of the electromagnetic models of transformers which include a hysteresis model, numerical techniques, and transient analysis. In this project, a new algorithm for digital measurement of the magnetic materials is developed and implemented. It enhances the abilities of accurate measurements and an improved hysteresis model has been worked out. Also, a novel differential scalar hysteresis model is suggested that easily can be implemented in numerical methods. Two and three dimensional finite element models of various core types of power transformers are created to study the effect of DC magnetization on transformers. In order to enhance the numerical tools for analysis of low frequency transients related to power transformers and the network, a novel topological based time step transformer model has been outlined. The model can employ a detailed magnetic circuit and consider nonlinearity, hysteresis and eddy current effects of power transformers. Furthermore, the proposed model can be used in the design process of transformers and even extend other application such as analysis of electrical machines. The numerical and experimental studies in this project lead to understanding the mechanism that a geomantic disturbance affects power transformers and networks. The revealed results conclude with proposals for mitigation strategies against these phenomena. / <p>QC 20150210</p>

This thesis is related to axial flux permanent magnet machines. The first part is describes the basic information about this type of machines. Main part is focused on design of the machine. For the purpose of the preliminary design there is mathematical model of the basic machine. This model is followed by finite elements analysis for the further evaluations and validation of the mathematical design. The last part is evaluating the loses of the machine ant its virtual efficiency.

Práce se zabývá výpočty magnetických a tepelných vlastností servomotoru s permanentními magnety (motor M718 I vyráběný firmou VUES s.r.o. v Brně). Všechny uvedené výpočty jsou založené na numerických metodách konečných prvků a konečných objemů. 2D magnetická analýza motoru byla řešena s pomocí programu FEMM, zatímco pro 3D analýzu byl využit software ANSOFT. Magnetické analýzy umožnily stanovit rozložení magnetického pole v motoru a ve vzduchové mezeře. Ztráty způsobené vířivými proudy byly počítány v závislosti na rozměrech permanentních magnetů a velikosti toku magnetické indukce ve vzduchové mezeře. U 3D modelu v programu ANSOFT byly vypočítány i Joulovy ztráty. Pro daný servomotor byly navrženy dva způsoby chlazení. V prvním případě se jedná o vnitřní chladicí systém. K původnímu modelu motoru byly přidány některé modifikace (otvory v rámu motoru a radiální ventilátor na hřídeli uvnitř rámu motoru). U druhého způsobu chlazení bylo navrženo vnější chlazení. K původnímu rámu byly přidána chladicí žebra a radiální ventilátor na hřídeli vně rámu motoru. Výpočty proudění a tepelná analýza byly provedeny jak pro původní model motoru, tak i pro modifikovaný návrh (vnitřní a vnější chlazení) pomocí software ANSYS Workbench. Teplotní charakteristiky původního motoru byly měřeny různými senzory. Bylo provedeno porovnání experimentálně získaných výsledků s vypočteným teplotním modelem. Práce byla vytvořena v rámci doktorského studijního programu Elektrotechnika a komunikační technologie, obor Silnoproudá elektrotechnika a elektroenergetika. Podstatná část práce vznikla za podpory Centra výzkumu a využití obnovitelných zdrojů energie a výzkumných projektů CZ.1.05/2.1.00/01.0014 and FEKT S-11-9.

L'emploi de matériaux composites dans le domaine du Génie Electrique est actuellement un sujet de recherche en plein essor, notamment pour des considérations d’économie d'énergie. Les composites magnétiques doux (SMC - Soft Magnetic Composites) intègrent les propriétés de leurs différents constituants. Ils sont conçus pour présenter une perméabilité élevée et avoir une faible densité de pertes par courants de Foucault (EC - Eddy Current) par comparaison aux structures plus classiques comme l'acier laminé. Néanmoins, la détermination des propriétés électromagnétiques des SMC n’est pas aisée. Une approche classique est d’appliquer les outils numériques tels que la méthode des éléments finis (FEM - Finite Element Method) pour obtenir une description complète du SMC. Cependant, la microstructure doit être finement maillée, ce qui représente un fardeau numérique significatif et des instabilités dans l'approche par FEM. Pour surmonter cette restriction, les méthodes d'homogénéisation semi-analytiques sont appliquées. Ce travail consiste d'abord à développer un modèle de perméabilité complexe pour SMC. La perméabilité magnétique et les pertes EC sont intégrées respectivement comme les parties réelle et imaginaire de la perméabilité complexe. La perméabilité magnétique effective macroscopique peut s’obtenir par des estimations classiques en homogénéisation. Une détermination correcte de la perméabilité effective, i.e. la partie réelle de la perméabilité complexe, est cruciale pour une estimation précise de pertes EC. Les formules de pertes EC sont dérivées pour des SMC à microstructure périodique dans les cas 2D et 3D. En outre, différentes approches s’appuyant sur différentes moyennes du champ magnétique permettent d’obtenir des limites inférieures et supérieures pour l’estimation des pertes EC dans les SMC. La perméabilité complexe ainsi obtenue est ensuite appliquée à une structure de transformateur. Le champ magnétique et la répartition des pertes EC peuvent être obtenus sur le transformateur équivalent (homogénéisé). Les résultats sont comparés aux calculs en champ complet du transformateur hétérogène. Un bon accord est observé. Enfin, on étudie l'effet des contraintes mécaniques sur la perméabilité magnétique et les pertes EC des SMC, ce qui conduit à une formule couplée de la densité de pertes EC en fonction de la contrainte macroscopique et du champ magnétique. / Composite materials have been widely used in Electrical Engineering, and they have stimulated a growing number of scientific research, especially when it comes to energy savings. Soft Magnetic Composites (SMC) incorporate the attributes of different constituents. They can be designed to exhibit high permeability and to dissipate low Eddy Current (EC) losses compared to more conventional structures such as laminated steel. Nevertheless, electromagnetic properties of SMC are not easily determined. Numerical tools such as finite element method (FEM) are usually employed to provide a full-field description of SMC. As the microstructure has to be finely meshed, it brings significant numerical burden and instabilities. To overcome this restriction, semi-analytical homogenization methods are adapted and applied here. They consist in developing a complex permeability model. In the complex permeability model for SMC, the static magnetic permeability and EC losses are integrated respectively as the real and imaginary part of the complex permeability. Classical estimates are applied to determine the macroscopic effective magnetic permeability. A correct determination of the effective permeability, i.e. the real part of the complex permeability, is crucial for the estimate of EC losses. EC losses formulas are derived for SMC with periodic microstructure in 2D and 3D cases. Furthermore, different approaches of field averaging are employed to obtain lower and upper bounds on the EC losses in SMC. The complex permeability model is then applied to analyze a transformer structure. The magnetic field and EC losses distribution can be obtained on the equivalent homogenized transformer. The results are compared to the full-field calculations on the heterogeneous transformer. A good consistency is observed. Finally, the effect of mechanical stress on the magnetic permeability and loss property of SMC is studied, which leads to a coupled formula of EC loss density as a function of macroscopic stress and magnetic field.

As the major electricity consumer, electrical machines play a key role for global energy savings. Machine manufacturers put considerable efforts into the development of more efficient electrical machines for loss reduction and higher power density achievements. A consolidated knowledge of the occurring losses in electrical machines is a basic requirement for efficiency improvements. This thesis deals with iron losses in electrical machines. The major focus is on the influences of the stator core magnetic material due to the machine manufacturing process, temperature influences, and the impact of inverter operation. The first part of the thesis gives an overview of typical losses in electrical machines, with focus put on iron losses. Typical models for predicting iron losses in magnetic materials are presented in a comprehensive literature study. A broad comparison of magnetic materials and the introduction of a new material selection tool conclude this part. Next to the typically used silicon-iron lamination alloys for electrical machines, this thesis investigates also cobalt-iron and nickel-iron lamination sheets. These materials have superior magnetic properties in terms of saturation magnetization and hysteresis losses compared to silicon-iron alloys. The second and major part of the thesis introduces the developed measurement system of this project and presents experimental iron loss investigations. Influences due to machine manufacturing changes are studied, including punching, stacking and welding effects. Furthermore, the effect of pulse-width modulation schemes on the iron losses and machine performance is examined experimentally and with finite-element method simulations. For nickel-iron lamination sheets, a special focus is put on the temperature dependency, since the magnetic characteristics and iron losses change considerably with increasing temperature. Furthermore, thermal stress-relief processes (annealing) are examined for cobalt-iron and nickel-iron alloys by magnetic measurements and microscopic analysis. A thermal method for local iron loss measurements is presented in the last part of the thesis, together with experimental validation on an outer-rotor permanent magnet synchronous machine. / <p>QC 20140516</p>

Neue elektrische Antriebskonzepte ermöglichen es, eine hohe Funktionalität in einem eingeschränkten Bauraum unterzubringen. Damit steigt auch in der Landwirtschaft das Interesse an elektrischen Antrieben. Die Projektgruppe Elektrische Maschinen und Antriebe der HTW Dresden beteiligt sich mit der TU Dresden an einem Projekt, bei dem beginnend mit der elektrisch angetriebenen Dreschtrommel umfassend an einem Mähdrescher untersucht wird, wie diese Antriebe in einzelne Funktionselemente integriert werden können. Neben der Auslegung der Antriebe werden Verfahren erarbeitet, die Verluste im Motor mit hoher Genauigkeit zu berechnen. So können in Zukunft passgenaue Kühlkonzepte für diese Antriebstechnik entwickelt werden. Anforderungen gerade im Bereich der Elektromobilität fordern den Blick für neue Materialien, deren elektromagnetisches und thermisches Verhalten werden in ihrem Einfluss auf die Erwärmung untersucht. Analytische und kombinierte Berechnungsmethoden in 2D-FEM gestatten die vereinfachte Rechnung unter Berücksichtigung von Grundwelle und entstehenden Harmonischen zu qualifizieren. Verlustberechnungen aus der transienten FEM-Rechnung ermöglichen diese Verbesserung. Die Methode wird am Beispiel der elektrischen Dreschtrommel mit den berechneten Verlustverteilungen beschrieben. Neue Methoden der 3D-FEM, wie sie die Software Ansys bietet, werden für die Nutzung von Einflüssen der Wirbelstromeffekte und in Auswertung für die Segmentierung von Permanentmagneten dargestellt. Die exemplarisch gewonnenen Erkenntnisse liefern einen Beitrag für weitere Schneidwerksantriebe am Mähdrescher, aber auch darüber hinaus in Projekten mit Herstellern elektrischer Maschinen. / New concepts for electrical drives make it possible to put a high functionality into a restricted structural form. Thereby the interest in electrical drives increases also in the farming. The project team Electrical machines and drives of the HTW Dresden participates together with the TU Dresden in a project, where starting with the electrically driven threshing cylinder is comprehensively examined at a combine harvester, how these drives can be integrated into single function elements. Besides the dimensioning of the drives are developed methods to calculate losses in the engine with high precision. So custom-fit cooling concepts can be developed for this drive technology in future. Requirements just in the area of the electric mobility call looking for new materials, whose electromagnetic and thermic behavior are examined in her influence on the warming. Analytical and combined computation methods in 2D-FEM allow the simplified calculation under consideration of the fundamental wave and the arising harmonic ones. Loss calculations by means of the transient FEM calculation make possible this improvement. The method is described at the example of the electrical threshing cylinder with the calculated loss distributions. New methods of the 3D-FEM, as the software of Ansys offers, are presented for the use of influences of the eddy current effects and in evaluation for the segmentation of permanent magnets. The exemplarily got knowledge provides a contribution for further cut header drives at the combine but also furthermore in projects together with manufacturers of electrical machines.