This paper proposes a driving-scenario oriented optimal design of an axial-flux permanent-magnet (AFPM) motor for an electric vehicle. The target torque and speed (TN) curve is defined as three operation zones-constant torque, maximum direct current,...
To improve the torque performance of the axial-flux permanent-magnet motor (AFPMM), differential evolution (DE) and cuckoo search (CS) are proposed for optimizing the motor’s structural parameters. The object of this research is an AFPMM with a...
This paper proposes an optimal design of a middle motor integrated into a mid-drive unit for pedal electric cycles. This middle motor is an axial-flux permanent magnet brushless DC motor with a stator plate. Facing this plate is a rotor plate that ac...
Axial-flux permanent-magnet (AFPM) motors are a kind of important motor with compact structure, high power density and high torque density. In this review, the progress of AFPM motors and their key technologies are analyzed and described, with emphas...
A dual-rotor yokeless and segmented armature (YASA)-type axial-flux permanent magnet (AFPM) motor with a surface-mounted permanent magnet (SPM) array type was developed for urban air mobility (UAM) aircraft in this work. The proposed AFPM motor had r...
This paper proposes a multiphysics-based optimal design process for a 750 W axial-flux ferrite consequent-pole (AFCP) pump motor aimed at reducing permanent magnet usage. To mitigate the high computational cost associated with repetitive numerical an...
Axial flux permanent magnet motors have attracted increasing attention due to their compact topology and high torque density. Many topological variations have arisen over time; however, limited research has directly compared the differences in magnet...
This paper presents a systematic approach of optimal design for an axial-flux permanent magnet wheel motor to have high torque density for light electric vehicles. First, the winding type and the numbers of slots and poles are determined at the stage...
Aiming at the defects of long axial size and low torque density of the existing radial flux permanent magnet motor, this paper proposes an axial flux permanent magnet synchronous motor (AFPMM) with a double-stator and single-rotor structure based on...
Implementation of a new design for the process of assembling an axial-flux permanent magnet synchronous motor (AF PMSM) may lead to unstable motor parameters during operation at low and high speeds. In this paper, experimental data related to the AFP...
To get a better electromagnetic performance of an axial flux permanent magnet brushless DC motor (AFPMBLDC), an AFPMBLDC with arc-shaped magnets and its multi-objective optimization design are researched. Firstly, the main design parameters of the AF...
The axial flux permanent magnet synchronous motor (APMSM) has the advantages of short axial size, high efficiency, and high power density. However, the three-dimensional magnetic circuit structure of this type of motor results in a longer calculation...
The stator coreless axial flux permanent magnet (AFPM) motor with a compact structure, low torque ripple, and high efficiency is particularly suitable as a motor for electric propulsion systems. However, it still requires great effort to design an AF...
Reducing iron loss in axial flux permanent magnet (AFPM) motors is critical for improving efficiency. This study proposes a design-optimization procedure that combines 3D finite-element analysis (FEA) data with an artificial neural network (ANN) surr...
This paper proposes a harmonic screening-based method for calculating the cogging torque of the axial flux permanent magnet synchronous motor. The magnetic field energy in the air gap is derived from the air gap flux and the magnetomotive force of ro...
This article concentrates on the steady-state thermal characteristics of the Axial-Radial Flux-Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (ARFTPMSM). Firstly, the three-dimensional mathematical models for electromagnetic calculation and analyses are est...
This paper proposes a driving-scenario oriented optimal design of an axial-flux permanent-magnet (AFPM) motor for an electric vehicle. The target torque and speed (TN) curve is defined as three operation zones— constant torque, maximum direct current...
This study proposes an optimal design approach incorporating rotor skew to reduce torque ripple in a 5 kW in-wheel axial flux permanent magnet (AFPM) motor. Nine design variables, including the skew angle, were selected for optimization. The variatio...
Electric Water Pumps (EWPs) are being adopted more widely to improve thermal management in internal combustion engines and electrified powertrain systems. In this context, the drive motor must deliver high efficiency and reliability despite a strict...
In this paper, a sliding mode vector control system based on collaborative optimization of an axial flux permanent magnet synchronous motor (AFPMSM) for an electric vehicle is proposed. In order to increase the high efficiency range of electric vehic...
Axial-flux permanent magnet (AFPM) motors have been attracting great interest due to their key advantages of high-torque density and compact structure. Concentrated windings are commonly used for AFPM motors since they significantly reduce the radial...
To improve electromagnetic performance, an axial-flux permanent magnet brushless DC motor (AFPMBLDCM) with unequal-thickness arc permanent magnets is proposed in this paper. Firstly, the structure and magnetic circuit of the AFPMBLDCM with unequal-th...
The in-wheel motor has received more attention owing to its simple structure, high transmission efficiency, flexible control, and easy integration design. It is difficult to achieve high performance with conventional motors due to their dimensions an...
The traditional radial flux PMSM and axial flux PMSM have an effective air gap on only one side, between the stator and rotor, and only the effective air gap generates electromagnetic torque. There are defects in the magnetic-field utilization, and i...
In this paper, an axial slot-less permanent magnet synchronous motor (ASFPMSM) was designed to increase the power density. The iron core of the stator was replaced with block coils, and the stator back yoke was removed because 3D printing can provide...
The core design elements of the motor for the co-robot joint are miniaturization and high torque. In this paper, a dual rotor axial-flux permanent magnet (DRAFPM) motor is proposed to improve the performance of robot joints. DRAFPM motors have the ad...
In order to avoid the unsafe operation and raise efficiency of yokeless and segmented armature axial flux motors at high speed, the control current of air gap flux is expected to be as small as possible with the same field-weakening effect. To reduce...
Duct fan motors must provide high torque within limited space to maintain airflow while requiring low vibration characteristics to minimize fluid resistance caused by fan oscillation. Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Motor (AFPM) offers higher torque perf...
This study focuses on the experimental determination of the lumped parameters of a Spoke-Type Axial-Flux Permanent Magnet (STAFPM) motor. This type of motor offers high specific torque and is well-suited for transportation applications. The studied S...
In this study, an axial flux double airgap permanent magnet-assisted synchronous reluctance motor (AF-Pma-SynRM) was designed for electric vehicles (EVs). The AF-Pma-SynRM model employs a forced liquid cooling method (cooling jacket) for a high curre...
In the transportation industry, the use of renewable energies has been implemented in conjunction with the development of higher-power electric motors and, consequently, the development of intelligent control systems for torque and speed control. Cur...
Accurate performance prediction in the design phase of permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs) is essential for optimizing efficiency and functionality. While 2-D finite element analysis (FEA) is commonly used due to its low computational cost, i...
A PCB stator axial flux permanent magnet (AFPM) motor is presented that overcomes the manufacturing challenges associated with the complex geometry of conventional stators by employing a PCB substrate. Traditionally, AFPM motors are produced by windi...
In this paper, an adaptive robust drive control system for an axial flux permanent magnet synchronous motor of an electric medium-sized bus based on the optimal torque distribution method is studied. The drive control system is mainly divided into tw...
Circular Design methodology is essential for sustainable industrial practices. This study provides a methodology with a Python-based computational tool that optimizes industrial products’ disassembly sequences, focusing on Design for End of Lif...
This article presents a detailed analysis of the electromagnetic force and vibration behavior of a new axial flux permanent magnet (AFPM) machine with a yokeless stator and interior PM rotor. Firstly, the configuration of an AFPM machine with a dual...
This study proposes a multi-via structure as a loss-reduction design technique to mitigate current crowding in a slotless axial flux permanent magnet motor (AFPM) equipped with printed circuit board (PCB) stators. The PCB stator enables high current...
The use of renewable energies in the transportation industry has prompted the development of higher power electric motors and intelligent electronic traction systems. However, the typical coupling between the two continues to be mechanical, which red...
This paper deals with the design and optimization of a 2.1 MW rim-driven electric thruster for ship propulsion. For this purpose, a double stator ironless rotor axial flux permanent magnet (AFPM) motor is considered as the propulsion motor. The analy...
This paper studies the torque production mechanism of the dual-stator axial-field flux-switching permanent magnet (DSAFFSPM) machine. Due to the double-sided slotting design of such topology, more resultant air-gap working harmonics in the air-gap fl...
In order to provide a complete solution for designing and analyzing the axial flux permanent magnet synchronous motor (AFPMSM) for electric vehicles, this paper covers the electromagnetic design and multi-physics analysis technology of AFPMSM in dept...
Metal amorphous nanocomposite (MANC) soft magnetic materials exhibit remarkably low iron loss and high saturation magnetization. However, they have not been widely used in electric motors largely due to a lack of demonstrated manufacturing processing...
Axial flux motors have a large output density with a large outer diameter of the motor and a short axial length. Since it is advantageous in short axial length, the axial thickness of motor components becomes a very important parameter when designing...
This study proposes a novel, axial-flux, single-phase switched reluctance motor for micro machines with wireless-driven capability. The rotor and stator each have two poles, and the stator utilizes two permanent magnets to provide the required parkin...
Electric machines are important devices that convert electrical energy into mechanical energy and are extensively used in a wide range of applications. Recent years have seen an increase in applications where electric motors are used. The frequent us...
Recently, due to the price fluctuation and supply instability of rare earth mineral resources, there has been a lot of development of electric motors using non-rare-earth permanent magnets. As a result, motors using Dy-free permanent magnets and ferr...
The Axial Flux Permanent Magnet (AFPM) motor represents a valid alternative to the traditional radial flux motor due to its compact structure; it is suitable for in-wheel applications so that the transmission gear can be suppressed. The modeling of t...
To improve the flux regulation range of the Axial–Radial Flux Hybrid Excitation Machine (ARFHEM) and the utilization rate of permanent magnets (PMs), the effects of different length–diameter ratios (LDRs) on the ARFHEM performance are stu...
This paper presents a new topology of an axial flux-switching memory machine with series-type permanent magnets (SPMs) to improve the flux regulation capability. The key idea was to combine low coercive force (LCF) PMs, which can be magnetized and de...
The instability in rare-earth material supply and rising costs have driven research into rare-earth-free electric motors. Among various alternatives, wound rotor synchronous motors (WRSMs) stand out due to their adjustable excitation, enabling high t...
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