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Summary: This article compares the 2‐D and 0‐D analytical models for the slotless double‐sided inner armature linear permanent magnet synchronous machines (SDSIALPMSMs). The sub‐domain method is implemented to achieve the 2‐D analytical model. In this method, the cross‐section of the motor is divided into eleven sub‐regions and the Maxwell equations are determined for each sub‐region. In the presented 0‐D model, a magnetic equivalent circuit (MEC) is derived to compute the maximum magnetic flux density in the air‐gap. In both approaches, the magnetic flux density is analytically calculated to predict the inductance, induced voltage, flux linkage and electromagnetic forces. Ultimately, the results of both analytical models are validated against those of the 3‐D finite‐element method (FEM) analysis. These results confirm the superiority of the 2‐D analytical model compared with that of the 0‐D in the terms of the accuracy of the magnetic flux density, induced voltage, self and mutual inductances as well as the tangential and normal electromagnetic forces. Also, less computational time of the described 2‐D analytical model is recognized as a merit compared with FEM models. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of the axial air-gap eccentricity (AAGE) on the electromagnetic characters such as the axial unbalanced magnetic pull (UMP) and the electromagnetic torque (EMT). Firstly, the theoretical model of AAGE is set up, and the formulas of the axial UMP and EMT are deduced. Then the simulation study of a SDF-9 nonsalient pole synchronous generator is taken with Ansoft Maxwell to calculate the detailed axial UMPs and EMTs under normal condition and five AAGE conditions, respectively, with 2 mm to 10 mm rotor displacements. It is shown that an apparent axial UMP will be produced due to AAGE, while EMT and the phase current will be decreased. In addition, the magnetic flux density (MFD) on the stator end and the rotor end, which are more far from the center position of the stator core in the axial direction, will be decreased, while the MFD on the other ends will be generally kept stable. As AAGE develops, the axial UMP will be increased, while EMT and the phase current will be decreased. The proposed work offers a reference for the fault diagnosis and monitoring on AAGE. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The impact of the rotor slot number selection on the induction motors is investigated. Firstly, analytical equations will reveal the spatial harmonic index of the air gap magnetic flux density, connected to the geometrical features and the saturation of the induction motor. Then, six motors with different rotor slot numbers are simulated and studied with FEM. The stator is identical in all motors. The motors are examined under time-harmonic analysis at starting and at 1440 rpm. Their electromagnetic characteristics, such as electromagnetic torque, stator current, and magnetic flux density, are extracted and compared to each other. The analysis will reveal that the proper rotor slot number selection has a strong impact on the induction motor performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]