A method for optimizing the design of SPM type magnetic gear based on reluctance network analysis

M. Fukuoka, K. Nakamura, O. Ichinokura

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Abstract

Magnetic gears, which can transmit torque without mechanical contact, have low vibration and acoustic noise, and are low maintenance in comparison with conventional mechanical gears. Various types of the magnetic gears have been introduced. Among them, a planetary type magnetic gear has attracted interest recently because its transmission torque is higher than the other types. This paper presents a high-speed and accurate optimal design method of the planetary type magnetic gear based on reluctance network analysis (RNA). The RNA has several features including a simple analytical model, high calculation accuracy with high speed, and ease of coupled analysis with rotational motion of rotors. The validity of the proposed method is proved by comparing with a finite element analysis (FEA) and experiment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2012 20th International Conference on Electrical Machines, ICEM 2012
Pages30-35
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012 Dec 14
Event2012 20th International Conference on Electrical Machines, ICEM 2012 - Marseille, France
Duration: 2012 Sept 22012 Sept 5

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2012 20th International Conference on Electrical Machines, ICEM 2012

Other

Other2012 20th International Conference on Electrical Machines, ICEM 2012
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityMarseille
Period12/9/212/9/5

Keywords

  • finite element analysis (FEA)
  • magnetic gear
  • optimum design
  • reluctance network analysis (RNA)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

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