Exact Modeling and Multiobjective Optimization of Vernier Machines

Hang Zhao, Chunhua Liu, Zaixin Song, Wusen Wang

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Abstract

This article presents a high-fidelity analytical solution and a fast integrated optimization method for vernier machines. First, a harmonic modeling method (HMM) is adopted to obtain the magnetic field distribution of vernier machines. Particularly, the stator teeth of vernier machines are divided into several blocks to take account of the local magnetic saturation of soft-magnetic material. Then, the electromagnetic parameters, such as the average torque, torque ripple, and efficiency, can be calculated via the analytical model. Next, the proposed harmonic model is combined with the nondominated sorting genetic algorithm II (NSGA-II) to determine a multiobjective optimal design for the studied vernier machine. This integrated optimization method can save computation time, because the data interaction process between the finite-element analysis (FEA) software and the optimization software is eliminated. Finally, the performances of the optimal case are verified by both FEA and experiments with the prototype.

Original languageEnglish
Article number9301206
Pages (from-to)11740-11751
Number of pages12
JournalIEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics
Volume68
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2021
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Harmonic modeling method
  • integrated optimization
  • magnetic saturation
  • permanent magnet machine
  • vernier machine

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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