Design and Magnetic Noise Reduction of the Surface Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine Using Complex Air-Gap Permeance

Nowadays, developing electric motorization for land vehicles is essential owing to the crucial need to save energy. This paper presents the development of a tool used in optimal acoustic and electromechanical modeling whose highly accurate calculations and speed of resolution make it stand out from standard analytical and finite element (FE) models. By coupling an analytical model with static FE simulations, our hybrid model calculates a complex global air-gap permeance per area unit, to take into account magnetic wedge permeability, preslot height, and rotor shape. An unparalleled level of precision and speed of resolution is obtained for the computation of air-gap magnetic pressures. Several results of comparisons between acoustic measurements and simulations on a concentrated winding motor for different speeds are presented.