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Numerical analysis and design optimization of a homopolar inductor machine used for flywheel energy storage

  • University of Sheffield
  • Harbin Electric Machinery AC-DC Motor Company Limited
  • Southeast University, Nanjing

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Abstract

This paper investigates a homopolar inductor machine (HIM) for flywheel energy storage in electromagnetic launch applications. An equivalent 2-dimension (2-D) finite-element model is presented to predict the machine behavior, and the effectiveness of the equivalence is validated by the comparison of 2-D and 3-D results. Based on the 2-D model, the rotor tooth shape is then optimized so as to achieve high fundamental value of the air-gap flux density for a given rotor diameter. It is shown that the proposed 3-D to 2-D equivalence can predict the performance of the HIM in an accurate and fast way, which is quite valuable in the design stage of a HIM.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConference Proceedings - 2012 16th International Symposium on Electromagnetic Launch Technology, EML 2012
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Event2012 16th International Symposium on Electromagnetic Launch Technology, EML 2012 - Beijing, China
Duration: 15 May 201219 May 2012

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings - 2012 16th International Symposium on Electromagnetic Launch Technology, EML 2012

Conference

Conference2012 16th International Symposium on Electromagnetic Launch Technology, EML 2012
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period15/05/1219/05/12

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