Title :
Thermal management of AC induction motors using computational fluid dynamics modeling
Author :
Liao, Changming ; Chen, Chung-Lung ; Katcher, Thomas
Author_Institution :
Rockwell Inst. Sci. Center, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
Abstract :
A commercially available computational fluid dynamics tool is applied to the whole motor modeling of an integral horsepower AC induction motor. Challenges in the application of the software are identified and addressed. The model results are compared to test data and found to be in good agreement
Keywords :
computational fluid dynamics; cooling; electric machine analysis computing; induction motors; machine theory; stators; thermal analysis; 30 hp; AC induction motors; FLUENT program; computational fluid dynamics modeling; four pole totally enclosed fan cooled motor; heating modeling; software; stator winding; test data; thermal management; thermal variables control; AC motors; Computational fluid dynamics; Computational modeling; Geometry; Induction motors; Lamination; Solid modeling; Thermal conductivity; Thermal management; Thermal resistance;
Conference_Titel :
Electric Machines and Drives, 1999. International Conference IEMD '99
Conference_Location :
Seattle, WA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5293-9
DOI :
10.1109/IEMDC.1999.769067
