Rotor Durability Optimization by Means of Finite Element Multiphysics Analysis for High-Speed Surface Permanent Magnet Electric Machines
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Abstract
<div class="section abstract"><div class="htmlview paragraph">Transport electrification is pushing the automotive and aerospace industries to enhance the power density of their powertrains further and further. One of the technologies currently pursued by some companies is high-speed electric motors. For instance, the new Model S Plaid motor by Tesla has a carbon-fiber wrapped IPM (Interior Permanent Magnet) rotor which can exceed 20,000<i>rpm</i>. The SPX88-120 made by Helix company shows a power density of about 18<i>kW/kg</i> at 50,000<i>rpm</i>. However, such high rotating speeds result is huge mechanical stresses in the entire rotating assembly, thus making the structural design of these parts extremely challenging. The primary goal of this paper is to provide a scientific rationale for the effective Finite Element Modeling (FEM) and integration strategies to maximize the rotating assembly durability of a 150<i>kW</i> radial flux SPMSM (surface-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor) considered as a case-study. A non-linear simulation requires the input of a stress-strain curve and modified power law hardening study is conducted. The secondary goal of the paper is to analyze the thermal stress risers for multiphysics optimization of components. An analytical methodology to estimate the fatigue life for fully reverse cyclic loading is expressed. An extensive study on the eigen mode shape and frequency was performed to understand the dominant frequency of the system. A comparative performance study is conducted on shaft critical speeds, modal analysis, and stiffness interaction between components. Multiphysics optimization of topology is undertaken, the principal stresses in significant load-bearing components are reduced by 10 to 33%.</div></div>
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| Open science | 0.001 | 0.000 |
| Research integrity | 0.000 | 0.001 |
| Insufficient payload (model declined to judge) | 0.000 | 0.000 |
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