In this paper, a permanent magnet (PM)-less, brushless, wound-rotor vernier machine (BL-WRVM) is proposed for variable speed applications such as electric vehicles and washing machines. The wound rotor is excited through an already existing brushless...
This paper proposes a novel dual-consequent-pole Vernier memory machine (DCP-VMM) featuring alternatively arranged NdFeB and low coercive-force (LCF) magnet poles on the rotating and stationary sides, respectively. Due to the presence of LCF magnets...
In this study, a torque enhancement principle for a stator permanent-magnet (PM) Vernier machine with a consequent pole structure is proposed. The novelty of the manuscript is the explanation of how stator PM Vernier machines benefit from consequent...
Vernier permanent-magnet machines have been attracted more and more attention because of their high torque density. In this paper, the sensorless control strategy of the novel axially magnetized Vernier permanent-magnet (AMVPM) machine is presented....
The consequent-pole (CP) Vernier permanent-magnet (VPM) machine has been developed over the last decade. In VPM machine, the CP structure can produce considerable torque with a half volumn of the PMs compared with the regular structure, so the cost i...
This paper investigates the prospect of permanent magnet vernier machine (PMVM) technology for wind power applications. Two types of PMVMs are defined based on the winding arrangements and resultant gear ratio ranges. A comprehensive design study of...
Permanent magnet (PM) excited vernier machines capable of high torque density have good potential for electric vehicles while requiring high rare earth PM consumption. To achieve a high torque density at a reasonable material cost, hybrid PM excited...
This paper presents the efficiency improvement of a pole-changing vernier machine (PCVM) by considering the residual magnetic flux density (
Permanent-magnet vernier machines (PMVMs) have attracted much attention for their high efficiency and output torque in low-speed application. However, the conventional PMVM suffers from the problems of low power factor and high cogging torque. In thi...
The permanent magnet vernier synchronous machine (PMVSM) has the characteristics of high torque density and high power density and has advantages in the field of low-speed and high-torque applications. The PMVSM utilizes rich harmonics for torque enh...
Removing the gearbox from the single-motor configuration of an electric vehicle (EV) would improve motor-to-wheel efficiency by preventing mechanical losses, thus extending the autonomy of the EV. To this end, a permanent-magnet Vernier machine (PMVM...
This paper proposes an analytical model of the double-stator spoke-type permanent magnet vernier machine (DSSTVM) using the subdomain method (SDM), which can be used to calculate the magnetic field distribution and corresponding electromagnetic param...
To improve the torque performance of the permanent magnet vernier machine in the direct-drive system for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), this paper proposes the topology of non-uniform tooth distribution. This distribution, considering the additional...
Permanent magnet Vernier machine (PMVM) is a strong candidate for direct-drive applications in low-speed region because its power characteristic is higher than conventional permanent magnet machine (PMM). In this paper, the design of a dual-stator PM...
The five-phase fault-tolerant consequent-pole permanent-magnet Vernier machine (FTCP-PMVM) has attracted extensive research attention owing to its excellent permanent-magnet utilization while maintaining competitive electromagnetic performance. Howev...
Nowadays, direct-drive systems are widely used in the actuators of computer numerical control machine tools. Linear motors are widely used in high-end computer numerical control machine tools due to their high positioning accuracy, good dynamic respo...
This article aims to realize the brushless operation of a wound rotor vernier machine (WRVM) by a third-harmonic field produced through stator auxiliary winding (X). In the conventional model, a third-harmonic current is generated by connecting a 4-p...
This paper proposes a new structure of the dual-rotor hybrid-excited axial-flux permanent magnet vernier machine (DR-HEAFPMVM) with the modular stator and the consequent-pole PM (CPM) rotor for low-speed, high torque density applications such as in-w...
Thrust ripple and density greatly impact the performance of the linear machine and other linear actuators, causing positioning control precision, dynamic performance, and efficiency issues. Generalized pole-pair combinations are difficult to satisfy...
A fault-tolerant permanent-magnet vernier (FT-PMV) machine incorporates the merits of high fault-tolerant capability and high torque density. In this paper, a new remedial control is proposed for a five-phase FT-PMV machine with short-circuit fault o...
The purpose of this paper is the design, analysis, and optimization of a new structure of a permanent magnet vernier machine (PMVM) with a high torque density and low rotor losses. First, the modulation principle and topology of this PMVM is introduc...
This paper investigates the performance enhancements of permanent magnet Vernier machines (PMVMs) that can be achieved using a new structure of Halbach array permanent magnets (HAPMs) for a direct-drive motorcycle application. To start with, size and...
This study deals with the core design of a PM vernier machine considering modulation flux effects, and the comparative investigation on volume and performance characteristics of the vernier over conventional PM machines are addressed. To these ends,...
This paper presents a novel outer rotor permanent-magnet vernier machine (PMVM) for in-wheel direct-drive application. The overhang structures of the rotor and flux modulation pole (FMP) are introduced. The soft magnetic composite (SMC) was adopted i...
This paper presents the influences of winding magneto-motive force (MMF) harmonics on the torque characteristics in surface-mounted permanent magnet vernier (SPMV) machines. Based on the magnetic gearing effects, the armature magnetic field of the SP...
This paper presents a novel topology of dual airgap radial flux permanent magnet vernier machine (PMVM) in order to obtain a higher torque per magnet volume and similar average torque compared to a conventional PMVM machine. The proposed machine cont...
This paper presents a novel approach to determine geometric shapes of flux modulation poles (FMPs) by using the analytical equations for flux density distribution due to armature windings. The magnetic field by the windings is modulated by the FMPs....
Attaining dimensional accuracy in CNC-machined parts is essential for high-precision manufacturing, especially when working with materials that exhibit varying mechanical and thermal characteristics. This research provides a thorough experimental com...
This paper presents the design of a hybrid excited flux switching Vernier machine. This machine is designed to serve in renewable energy conversion applications, such as a wind turbine generator, or tidal turbine generator. After introducing this ori...
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of the alternate flux bridge combining Halbach array in Vernier machines. The key novelty is that integrated with the Halbach array PM, the alternate flux bridge design can not only provide a flu...
Harvesting energy from waves as a substantial resource of renewable energy has attracted much attention in recent years. Linear permanent magnet vernier generators (LPMVGs) have been widely adopted in wave energy applications to extract clean energy...
The scaling effect of machines from kW to MW greatly affects electromagnetic performance and needs to be investigated for different machines. Therefore, this paper presents a comprehensive comparative study on the intriguing electromagnetic performan...
Recently, Vernier permanent magnet (VPM) machines, one special case of magnetic flux-modulated (MFM) machines, benefiting from their compact, simple construction and low-speed/ high-torque characteristics, have been receiving increasing interest. In...
A novel Vernier type magnetically geared direct-drive generator for large wind turbines is introduced in this paper. Conventional Vernier-type machines and most of the direct-drive wind turbine generators use excessive amount of permanent magnet, whi...
In this paper, a novel triple-permanent-magnet-excited vernier (TPMEV) machine with double-stator (DS) is proposed, of which the power density and the torque density are effectively improved to satisfy the operating requirements of low speed and high...
In this paper, a Dual Winding Flux Modulation Machine (DWFMM) is proposed for variable speed application. The DWFMM is configured by adding windings to the Single Winding Flux Modulation Machine (SWFMM), consisting of a master winding that drives the...
In this paper, we study a wind energy conversion system designed for domestic use in urban or agricultural areas. We first present the turbine, which was specifically designed to be installed on the buildings that it supplies. Based on turbine charac...
Multiphase machines have some distinct merits, including the high power density, high torque density, high efficiency and low torque ripple, etc. which can be beneficial for many industrial applications. This paper presents four different types of si...
The Double Permanent Magnet Vernier (DPMV) machine is well known for its high torque density and magnet utilization ratio. This paper aims to investigate the torque generation mechanism and its improved design in DPMV machines for hub propulsion base...
Accurate measurement uncertainty quantification and its propagation are critical for dimensional compliance in precision manufacturing. This study presents a novel framework that examines the evolution of measurement error along the axial length of C...
This paper presents the results of a comprehensive investigation into the comparative analysis and design optimization of ferrite-based surface permanent magnet vernier machines (SPMVMs). While SPMVMs boast a simple mechanical structure and enhanced...
This paper proposes a design method for the flux modulation poles (FMPs) formed on the stator of surface-mounted permanent magnet vernier machines (SPMVM) considering the winding configurations. In three types of the SPMVM with the different winding...
This paper proposes a novel dual-permanent-magnet-excited (DPME) machine. It employs two sets of permanent magnets (PMs). One is on the rotor, the other is on the stator with PM arrays. When compared with the existing DPME machines, not all of the PM...
One option for converting the energy in sea waves into renewable electricity is the development of floating wave energy converters coupled to electrical generators. For this to work, bespoke slow-speed electrical machines coupled to bidirectional pow...
This paper proposes a new Asymmetric Permanent Magnet Vernier Motor (A-PMVM) for low-speed high-torque applications. Unlike conventional symmetric V-shaped PMVMs (SV-PMVMs), the A-PMVM features irregular U-shaped magnet arrays composed of asymmetric...
Advancements in ship propulsion technologies are essential for improving the efficiency and reliability of maritime transportation. This study introduces a comprehensive approach that integrates motor design with sensorless control strategies, specif...
This paper presents a new method to find available slot–pole combination of a permanent magnet (PM) vernier motor with fractional-slot concentrated winding (FSCW) configurations instead of the conventional design rule. To this aim, for a common struc...
In this paper, the oscillation phenomena of the scalar magnetic potential of iron pieces of spoke permanent magnet (PM) machines are analyzed and the effects of the oscillation on the air gap flux and back electro-motive force (EMF) are deeply invest...
In this paper, a proposed numerical frozen permeability modeling procedure is fully derived to accurately estimate the parameters of two variants of wound-field flux modulation machines (WF-FMMs) namely: wound-field flux switching machine (WF-FSM) an...
In this paper, two types of dual permanent magnet (PM) machines, i.e., stator slot dual-PM (SSDPM) machine and split-tooth dual-PM (STDPM) machine, are investigated and compared. Both machines have consequent pole structure with Halbach array PMs. Th...
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