Abstract / Description of output
This paper investigates the effect of the inlet configuration on cooling for an air-cooled axial-flux permanent-magnet (AFPM) machine. Temperature rises in the stator were measured and compared with results predicted using computational fluid dynamic (CFD) methods linked to a detailed machine loss characterization. It is found that an improved inlet design can significantly reduce the stator temperature rises. Comparison between the validated CFD model results and the values obtained from heat transfer correlations addresses the suitability of those correlations proposed specifically for AFPM machines.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4392-4403 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 8 |
Early online date | 1 Oct 2013 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 31 Aug 2014 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- Air cored
- cooling
- direct drive
- eddy currents
- electric machines
- fluid dynamics
- loss measurement
- permanent-magnet machines
- thermal analysis
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John Chick
- School of Engineering - Senior Lecturer
- Acoustics and Audio Group
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Markus Mueller
- School of Engineering - Personal Chair in Electrical Generation Systems
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