Comparative Analysis of Slotless and Coreless Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines for Electric Aircraft Propulsion

  • Zaixin Song
  • , Chunhua Liu (Corresponding Author)
  • , Hang Zhao

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Abstract

Electrification of the propulsion motor for electric aircraft has become an emerging research hotspot recently. In fact, the direct-drive system on the electric aircraft is to coaxially connect the motor with the propeller to produce the thrust or lift force. Also, aircraft propulsion requires high speed, high power density, high efficiency and ultra-light weight for direct drive motors. This paper focuses on the slotless and coreless stator topologies to achieve smooth propulsion. First, the machine models are proposed and compared, with explanations of unique designs. Then, since the slotless windings are very different with slotted stator windings, the winding analysis is carried out, including the arrangement, flux linkage and induced voltage. Furthermore, the no-load and rated load performances for the proposed machines are implemented by FEA tools. Finally, comparison results are used to validate the superiority of the proposed machines.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 22nd International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781728133980
ISBN (Print)9781728133997
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2019
Externally publishedYes
Event22nd International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2019 - Harbin, China
Duration: 11 Aug 201914 Aug 2019

Publication series

Name2019 22nd International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2019

Conference

Conference22nd International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2019
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHarbin
Period11/08/1914/08/19

Keywords

  • coreless
  • Electric aircraft propulsion
  • electrified transportation
  • ironless
  • permanent magnet synchronous machine
  • slotless

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Optimization
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

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