Title :
The design of AC permanent magnet motors for electric vehicles: A design methodology
Author :
Goss, James ; Wrobel, Rafal ; Mellor, Phil ; Staton, David
Author_Institution :
Motor Design Ltd., Ellesmere, UK
Abstract :
This paper presents a complete methodology for the design of AC permanent magnet motors for electric vehicle traction. Electromagnetic, thermal and mechanical performance aspects are considered and modern CAD tools are utilised throughout the methodology. A 36 slot 10 pole interior permanent magnet design example is used throughout the analysis.
Keywords :
AC motors; electric vehicles; permanent magnet motors; traction motors; AC permanent magnet motors; CAD tools; electric vehicle traction; electromagnetic performance; interior permanent magnet; mechanical performance; thermal performance; Loading; Magnetic analysis; Magnetic flux; Magnetomechanical effects; Rotors; Stators; Torque; Computer-Aided Design; Design Methodology; Permanent Magnet Motor; Traction;
Conference_Titel :
Electric Machines & Drives Conference (IEMDC), 2013 IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-4975-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4673-4973-4
DOI :
10.1109/IEMDC.2013.6556200
