A Partitioned-Stator Flux-Switching Permanent-Magnet Machine With Mechanical Flux Adjusters for Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Abstract

In this paper, three partitioned-stator (PS) machines, namely the PS flux-switching permanent-magnet (PS-FSPM) machine, the PS-FS hybrid-excitation machine, and the flux adjuster PS-FSPM (FA-PS-FSPM) machine are proposed for the hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). Owing to the installation of additional inner-stators, all three proposed machines can offer satisfactory power and torque densities. In particular, the FA-PS-FSPM machine artfully utilizes its inner space to accommodate the mechanical FAs, such that outstanding flux-weakening capability for wide-speed range operation can be achieved. To verify the proposed concept, the established machines are purposely compared with the profound Prius HEV machine based on finite-element method.