Multiphysic Modeling of a High-Speed Interior Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Machine for a Multiobjective Optimal Design

High-speed electric drive design is concerned with paying particular attention to thermal and mechanical design of the machine. Therefore, this paper proposes a multiphysic modeling of an interior permanent-magnet synchronous machine (IPMSM) dedicated to high speed, including magnetic, electric, thermal, and mechanical aspects. The proposed analytical models are verified using finite-element (FE) computations. These models are then subjected to a multiobjective optimization-based on genetic algorithm-to design an IPMSM for a high-speed compressor application that develops 30 kW at 20 000 r/min. The design is formulated as a constrained optimization problem consisting of maximizing the machine efficiency while minimizing its weight. The result of this process is a Pareto front between efficiency and weight of the machine allowing the designer to make a posteriori choice. A particular optimal machine is chosen and its performances are validated with FE analysis. This study carries out an optimal multiphysic and multiobjective design approach that allows rationalization of the design process in a realistic computation time thanks to the analytical models involved.