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Design and Analysis of a Novel Axial-Radial Flux Permanent Magnet Machine with Halbach-Array Permanent Magnets

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  • Rundong Huang

    (School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
    Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518057, China)

  • Chunhua Liu

    (School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
    Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518057, China)

  • Zaixin Song

    (School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
    Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518057, China)

  • Hang Zhao

    (School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
    Shenzhen Research Institute, City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518057, China)

Abstract

Electric machines with high torque density are needed in many applications, such as electric vehicles, electric robotics, electric ships, electric aircraft, etc. and they can avoid planetary gears thus reducing manufacturing costs. This paper presents a novel axial-radial flux permanent magnet (ARFPM) machine with high torque density. The proposed ARFPM machine integrates both axial-flux and radial-flux machine topologies in a compact space, which effectively improves the copper utilization of the machine. First, the radial rotor can balance the large axial forces on axial rotors and prevent them from deforming due to the forces. On the other hand, the machine adopts Halbach-array permanent magnets (PMs) on the rotors to suppress air-gap flux density harmonics. Also, the Halbach-array PMs can reduce the total attracted force on axial rotors. The operational principle of the ARFPM machine was investigated and analyzed. Then, 3D finite-element analysis (FEA) was conducted to show the merits of the ARFPM machine. Demonstration results with different parameters are compared to obtain an optimal structure. These indicated that the proposed ARFPM machine with Halbach-array PMs can achieve a more sinusoidal back electromotive force (EMF). In addition, a comparative analysis was conducted for the proposed ARFPM machine. The machine was compared with a conventional axial-flux permanent magnet (AFPM) machine and a radial-flux permanent magnet (RFPM) machine based on the same dimensions. This showed that the proposed ARFPM machine had the highest torque density and relatively small torque ripple.

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  • Rundong Huang & Chunhua Liu & Zaixin Song & Hang Zhao, 2021. "Design and Analysis of a Novel Axial-Radial Flux Permanent Magnet Machine with Halbach-Array Permanent Magnets," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(12), pages 1-17, June.
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    1. Chengde Tong & Zhiyi Song & Jingang Bai & Jiaqi Liu & Ping Zheng, 2016. "Analytical Investigation of the Magnetic-Field Distribution in an Axial Magnetic-Field-Modulated Brushless Double-Rotor Machine," Energies, MDPI, vol. 9(8), pages 1-23, July.
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    1. Song, Zaixin & Liu, Chunhua, 2022. "Energy efficient design and implementation of electric machines in air transport propulsion system," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 322(C).
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