Impact of Axial Shapes of Circumferential Modes on Electromagnetic Noise in Outer-Rotor Permanent-Magnet In-Wheel Motors

Hang Yin, Shuangxia Niu, Wei Hua, Guangchen Wang

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Abstract

Circumferential modes are recognized as the primary contributors to electromagnetic (EM) noise of permanent-magnet (PM) in-wheel motors (IWMs), whereas their axial shapes have not been thoroughly investigated. Given the significance of axial shapes in outer-rotor (OR) structures, this paper aims to investigate the impact of axial shapes on the EM noise of a 72-slot/80-pole OR-IWM. Finite element analysis (FEA) is used to predict the main circumferential modes of the rotor. The uneven distribution of axial shapes is observed and also verified by the modal test. A coupled-field FEA model is subsequently established, demonstrating that the variation of the modal amplitude of each segment can result in significant differences in velocity responses. To reveal the impact, the circumferential mode shapes of each segment are axially reduced and expressed by the Fourier series. The findings indicate that, in addition to amplitude variation, rotor skewing also generates phase variations in mode harmonics, which should be carefully considered in the design of OR-IWMs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE 7th Student Conference on Electric Machines and Systems, SCEMS 2024
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9798350366945
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2024
Event7th IEEE Student Conference on Electric Machines and Systems, SCEMS 2024 - Macao, China
Duration: 6 Nov 20248 Nov 2024

Publication series

NameIEEE Student Conference on Electric Machines and Systems (SCEMS)
ISSN (Electronic)2771-7577

Conference

Conference7th IEEE Student Conference on Electric Machines and Systems, SCEMS 2024
Country/TerritoryChina
CityMacao
Period6/11/248/11/24

Keywords

  • Axial shape
  • circumferential mode
  • electromagnetic (EM) noise
  • in-wheel motor (IWM)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

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