Performance comparison between low-speed axial-flux and radial-flux permanent-magnet machines including mechanical constraints

Performance comparison between different machine topologies is not a straightforward task since many variables exist if electromagnetic, thermal and mechanical aspects are taken into account. In this paper some methods to take into account relevant mechanical constraints in the performance comparison are proposed. A comparison study between low-speed axial-flux permanent-magnet machines and radial-flux permanent-magnet machines is provided with introduced mechanical constraints, respectively