Publication Type : Journal Article
Publisher : Applied Mechanics and Materials
Source : Applied Mechanics and Materials, Volume 110-116, Bangkok, p.4661-4668 (2012)
ISBN : 9783037852620
Keywords : 3D-finite element analysis, Aerospace engineering, Axial flux permanent magnet, Brushless DC motors, Design objectives, Efficiency, Efficiency improvement, Electric motors, Fiber optic sensors, Finite element method, Halbach, Halbach array, Left Ventricular Assist Device, Left ventricular assist devices, Magnet-fraction, Optimization, Permanent magnets, Rotor magnets, Soft magnetic composite materials, Soft magnetic composites, Stator core
Campus : Amritapuri
School : School of Engineering
Department : Electrical and Electronics
Year : 2012
Abstract : This paper presents the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) based design, optimization and development of an axial flux permanent magnet brushless DC motor for Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD). With the design objective of improving the existing motor's efficiency, different topologies of AFPM machine has been examined. Selection of optimal magnet fraction, Halbach arrangement of rotor magnets and the use of Soft Magnetic Composite (SMC) material for the stator core results in a novel motor with improved efficiency and torque profile. The results of the 3D Finite element analysis for the novel motor have been shown.Thermal analysis for the existing motor has also been done and the FEA results are compared with the analytical and experimental results.Finally the test results for the novel motor and the general conclusions are also discussed. © (2012) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.
Cite this Research Publication : Sa Neethu, Shinoy, K. Sb, and Shajilal, A. Sc, “Efficiency improvement of an axial flux permanent magnet brushless DC motor for LVAD application”, Applied Mechanics and Materials, vol. 110-116, pp. 4661-4668, 2012.