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Recent Trends in Additive Manufacturing and Topology Optimization of Reluctance Machines

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  • Shahid Hussain

    (Department of Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics, Tallinn University of Technology, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia)

  • Ants Kallaste

    (Department of Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics, Tallinn University of Technology, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia)

  • Toomas Vaimann

    (Department of Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics, Tallinn University of Technology, 19086 Tallinn, Estonia)

Abstract

Additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing has opened up new opportunities for researchers in the field of electrical machines, as it allows for more flexibility in design and faster prototyping, which can lead to more efficient and cost-effective production. An overview of the primary AM techniques utilized for designing electrical machines is presented in this paper. AM enables the creation of complex and intricate designs that are difficult or impossible to achieve using traditional methods. Topology Optimization (TO) can be used to optimize the design of parts for various purposes such as weight, thermal, material usage and structural performance. This paper primarily concentrates on the most recent studies of the AM and TO of the reluctance machines. The integration of AM with TO can enhance the design and fabrication process of magnetic components in electrical machines by overcoming current manufacturing limitations and enabling the exploration of new design possibilities. The technology of AM and TO both have limitations and challenges which are discussed in this paper. Overall, the paper offers a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners working in the field of AM and TO of electrical machines.

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  • Shahid Hussain & Ants Kallaste & Toomas Vaimann, 2023. "Recent Trends in Additive Manufacturing and Topology Optimization of Reluctance Machines," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(9), pages 1-19, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:16:y:2023:i:9:p:3840-:d:1136823
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    1. Muhammad Usman Naseer & Ants Kallaste & Bilal Asad & Toomas Vaimann & Anton Rassõlkin, 2021. "A Review on Additive Manufacturing Possibilities for Electrical Machines," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(7), pages 1-24, March.
    2. Oğuz Korman & Mauro Di Nardo & Michele Degano & Chris Gerada, 2022. "On the Use of Topology Optimization for Synchronous Reluctance Machines Design," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(10), pages 1-13, May.
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    2. Ermin Rahmanović & Martin Petrun, 2024. "Analysis of Higher-Order Bézier Curves for Approximation of the Static Magnetic Properties of NO Electrical Steels," Mathematics, MDPI, vol. 12(3), pages 1-23, January.

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