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Comparative Study of Thermal Characteristic in Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine and Vernier Machine for In-Wheel Drive

  • Yu Yanlei
  • , Chai Feng
  • , Pei Yulong
  • , Zhang Xi
  • , Christopher H.T. Lee*
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Nanyang Technological University
  • School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

In this paper, the thermal characteristic and loss distribution of permanent magnet vernier machines (PMVMs) and permanent magnet synchronous machines (PMSMs) are investigated for in-wheel direct drive. Firstly, the topologies and heat dissipation design of the outer-rotor in-wheel motors are illustrated. Then, the losses of two selected motors under typical conditions are calculated. Besides, the loss distribution feature is targeted too, where the PM loss is stressed in PMVM and core loss is focused in benchmark PMSM. Secondly, the assembly structure of in-wheel motors is described, where the heat path is through the stator support to motor frame directly without air, so the thermal resistance can be largely reduced and the heat can be transferred easily. In order to verify the analysis, a model is established to calculate the thermal conductivity, and the air-gap thermal conductivity is focused. Besides, the finite-element model is also calculated to identify the temperature difference between PMSM and PMVM. Finally, two prototypes of PMVM and benchmark PMSM are manufactured and tested. Then, the experimental results can match well with finite-element analysis (FEA) and theoretical analysis.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 26th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1218-1222
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9798350317589
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes
Event26th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2023 - Zhuhai, China
Duration: 5 Nov 20238 Nov 2023

Publication series

Name2023 26th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2023

Conference

Conference26th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2023
Country/TerritoryChina
CityZhuhai
Period5/11/238/11/23

Keywords

  • Permanent magnet vernier machine
  • heat transfer
  • in-wheel drive
  • permanent magnet synchronous machine
  • thermal condition

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