Cogging torque prediction for mass-produced axial flux PMSM stators

Travis Brown, Greg Heins, Simon Hobbs, Mark Thiele, James Davey

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    Abstract

    Stator manufacturing processes for axial flux permanent magnet synchronous motors (AFPMSM) are susceptible to variation leading to cogging torque. To date, there are no methods which synthesize cogging torque based on stator manufacturing errors. This paper presents a superposition method based on stator geometry to predict critical cogging harmonics for AFPMSM stators. Geometry is obtained using image processing techniques on a scanned image of the stator. The proposed method has been validated by comparison with experimental cogging torque data. A correlation of 0.82 linear regression was found using the method proposed in this paper. Process capability was tested by measuring slot widths and checking deviation.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2011 IEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference
    Place of PublicationNew Jersey, USA
    PublisherIEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
    Pages206-211
    Number of pages6
    ISBN (Print)978-1-4577-0060-6
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2011
    EventIEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference 2011 - Ontario, Canada
    Duration: 15 May 201118 May 2011

    Conference

    ConferenceIEEE International Electric Machines & Drives Conference 2011
    Period15/05/1118/05/11

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