Project description
Designing electric machines involves a systematic approach that includes defining specifications, selecting appropriate materials, and sizing components. The sizing equation may vary depending on the type of electric machine you are designing (e.g., motor or generator), as well as its specific requirements. This project aims design of two 2.2kW permanent-magnet (PM) generators (axial-flux and radial-flux structures) as well as their full comparison for wind turbine applications. Sizing equations are applied for the initial designs and optimisations, 3D finite-element analysis is used for verification of the proposed methodology. The project outcome will be an open-access toolbox in MATLAB for quick design of PM machines.
Further information
Software: MATLAB (analytical study) & Ansys Maxwell (finite-element simulation)
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