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Electromagnetic and Multi-Physics Analysis and Design of Electric Machines
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Electromagnetic and Multi-Physics Analysis and Design of Electric Machines

A special issue of Machines (ISSN 2075-1702). This special issue belongs to the section "Electrical Machines and Drives".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 971

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Min-Ro Park

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Department of Electrical Engineering, Soonchunhyang University, Asan 31538, Republic of Korea
Interests: multi-physics analysis and design of electric machines

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on advancing the understanding and development of electric machines by exploring innovative approaches in modeling, computational analysis, novel topologies, optimization strategies, and multi-physics coupling. It will bring together recent progress in these areas, highlighting emerging trends, methodologies, and challenges in the design and analysis of electric machines. By addressing key aspects such as electromagnetic field computation, structural improvements, and performance optimization, this Special Issue provides a platform for researchers and engineers to share insights, propose new solutions, and contribute to the future of high-performance electric machine technology.

The scope of this Special Issue encompasses, but is not limited to, the following topics:​

 - Computational Methods for Electromagnetic Fields: Development and application of advanced computational methods, including finite element methods (FEMs) and analytical methods, for analyzing electromagnetic fields in electric machines.;

 - Novel Topology and Structure: Design and analysis of new electric machine configurations and topologies that use performance metrics such as efficiency, power density, and thermal management.;

 - Optimization: Application of optimization techniques to electric machine design, with a particular focus on multi-objective optimization strategies that enhance electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical performance;

 - Multi-Physics and Coupled Problems: Studies addressing the coupling of electromagnetic fields with other physical phenomena (e.g., thermal, mechanical) to provide a comprehensive analysis of electric machine behavior.

Dr. Min-Ro Park
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • electric motor, generator, and transformer
  • computational methods for electromagnetic fields
  • novel topology and structure
  • optimization
  • multi-physics and coupled problems

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Temperature Analysis of Secondary Plate of Linear Induction Motor on Maglev Train Under Periodic Running Condition and Its Optimization
by Wenxiao Wu, Yunfeng He, Jien Ma, Qinfen Lu, Lin Qiu and Youtong Fang
Machines 2025, 13(6), 495; https://doi.org/10.3390/machines13060495 - 6 Jun 2025
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The propulsion system is a critical component of medium–low-speed maglev trains and the single-sided linear induction motor (SLIM) has been adopted to generate thrust. However, the SLIM operates periodically in maglev trains. The temperature of the secondary plate of the SLIM rises significantly [...] Read more.
The propulsion system is a critical component of medium–low-speed maglev trains and the single-sided linear induction motor (SLIM) has been adopted to generate thrust. However, the SLIM operates periodically in maglev trains. The temperature of the secondary plate of the SLIM rises significantly due to eddy currents when the train enters and leaves the station, where large slip occurs. Subsequently, the temperature decreases through natural cooling during the shift interval time. This periodic operating condition is rarely addressed in the existing literature and warrants attention, as the temperature accumulates over successive periods, potentially resulting in thermal damage and thrust variation. Furthermore, the conductivity of plate varies significantly in the process, which affects the losses and thrust, requiring a coupled analysis. To investigate the temperature variation patterns, this paper proposes a coupled model integrating the lumped parameter thermal network (LPTN) and the equivalent circuit (EC) of the SLIM. Given the unique structure of the F-shaped rail, the LPTN mesh is well designed to account for the skin effect. Three experiments and a finite element method (FEM)-based analysis were conducted to validate the proposed model. Finally, optimizations were performed with respect to different shift interval time, plate materials, and carriage numbers. The impact of temperature on thrust is also discussed. The results indicate that the minimum shift interval time and maximum carriage number are 70.7 s and 9, respectively, with thrust increasing by 22.0% and 22.0%. Furthermore, the use of copper as the plate material can reduce the maximum temperature by 22.01% while decreasing propulsion thrust by 26.1%. Full article
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