A Review of Electromagnetic Simulation and Modelling Approaches for the Research on Axial Flux Synchronous Machines

Schäfer A, Pecha U, Parspour N, Kampker A, Born H, Hartmann S, Franke J, Baader M, Hahn R (2024)

Publication Type: Conference contribution

Publication year: 2024

Publisher: IEEE

City/Town: New York City

Conference Proceedings Title: 2024 1st International Conference on Production Technologies and Systems for E-Mobility (EPTS)

Event location: Bamberg DE

ISBN: 9798350386172

DOI: 10.1109/EPTS61482.2024.10586732

Abstract

Extensive electromagnetic (EMAG) studies are necessary to fully realize the potential of axial flux machines (AFMs). However, the disc-shaped air gap and the complex three-dimensional path of magnetic flux pose challenges in modelling AFMs compared to conventional radial flux machines. This study reviews current research on EMAG modelling and simulation of AFMs, highlighting the need for tools that address AFM-specific effects. Existing approaches are analysed based on the requirements composed by fundamental objectives of EMAG simulations and AFM-specific effects, revealing limitations in flexibility and the ability to capture emerging trends in the field of AFMs. While computationally expensive 3D finite element analysis (FEA) offers comprehensive flexibility in EMAG modelling, it lacks efficiency to carry out extensive studies on such trends. Therefore, there is a need to either further accelerate 3D FEA or to increase the flexibility of existing alternatives to facilitate and thereby promote research in the field of AFM and other 3D flux machines. While the integration of some production-specific effects, such as manufacturing tolerances, already is investigated for EMAG simulations of AFMs the future research on the early estimation of manufacturability based on EMAG simulations is crucial for evaluating designs and anticipating manufacturing influences.

Authors with CRIS profile

Jörg Franke Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik Marcel Baader Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik Roman Hahn Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik

Involved external institutions

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule (RWTH) Aachen DE Germany (DE) Universität Stuttgart DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Schäfer, A., Pecha, U., Parspour, N., Kampker, A., Born, H., Hartmann, S.,... Hahn, R. (2024). A Review of Electromagnetic Simulation and Modelling Approaches for the Research on Axial Flux Synchronous Machines. In 2024 1st International Conference on Production Technologies and Systems for E-Mobility (EPTS). Bamberg, DE: New York City: IEEE.

MLA:

Schäfer, Adrian, et al. "A Review of Electromagnetic Simulation and Modelling Approaches for the Research on Axial Flux Synchronous Machines." Proceedings of the 2024 1st International Conference on Production Technologies and Systems for E-Mobility (EPTS), Bamberg New York City: IEEE, 2024.

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