Hybrid Method for Topology Optimization Based on a Meta-Heuristic Method and Pixel Connectivity
Ruzbehi S, Hahn I (2020)
Publication Type: Conference contribution, Conference Contribution
Publication year: 2020
Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Conference Proceedings Title: IET-PEMD
Event location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
ISBN: 978-1-83953-542-0
URI: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=9545440
Abstract
One of the recent developments in engineering optimization is the topology optimization. This method is common in mechanical
engineering and optimization of mechanical structures, but it can be used to design novel structures of the electromagnetic
devices and electrical machines. In general, topology optimization results need a further development or post-processing to gain
a device, which is more adapted to the manufacturing process. Therefore, a hybrid optimization method is offered, which is
based on a meta-heuristic method like the Genetic Algorithm (GA). Because of irregular shapes of the optimized topologies, a
local method, called pixel connectivity technique, is presented to regularize the structure in a two-level optimization with a focus
on the improvement of the meta-heuristic method via GA and post-processing inspired by an image processing method.
The Finite Element Method is used to analyse a well-known E-core actuator developed by applying the proposed topology
optimization method as a case study. The optimization goal is to achieve the greatest savings of material and gain a lighter
weight of the device, while preserving the electromagnetic force at an appropriate level. It is possible to extend and apply this
proposed method to different active components of electrical machines in combination with other goals.
Authors with CRIS profile
Shabnam Ruzbehi
Professur für Elektrische Antriebe und Maschinen
Ingo Hahn
Professur für Elektrische Antriebe und Maschinen
How to cite
APA:
Ruzbehi, S., & Hahn, I. (2020). Hybrid Method for Topology Optimization Based on a Meta-Heuristic Method and Pixel Connectivity. In IET-PEMD. Nottingham, United Kingdom, GB: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc..
MLA:
Ruzbehi, Shabnam, and Ingo Hahn. "Hybrid Method for Topology Optimization Based on a Meta-Heuristic Method and Pixel Connectivity." Proceedings of the The 10th International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2020), Nottingham, United Kingdom Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2020.
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