Abstract
The flux gaps in alternate stator teeth of the modular permanent-magnet machines can have a significant impact on the total magnet flux density, and hence the potential magnet reversible/irreversible demagnetization under flux weakening operations or short-circuit conditions. Such a problem has not been studied in literature and will be investigated in this paper. The influence of flux gaps on the d -axis inductance and the potential peak short-circuit current is analyzed for different slot/pole number combinations. It is found that the flux gaps will affect both d -axis inductance and open-circuit flux linkage, and hence reduce short-circuit current of machines with pole number (2 p ) smaller than slot number ( Ns ), while they will increase the short-circuit current of machines with 2 p > Ns . However, the opposite phenomena can be observed for demagnetization withstand capability. For machines having 2 p , the flux gaps tend to lower withstand capability, while for machines having 2 p > Ns , this capability can be improved. Other parameters such as magnet thickness and temperature have also been accounted for in the demagnetization analysis. Tests have been carried out to validate the predictions of inductances and short-circuit current, as well as performance such as phase back electromotive force, cogging torque, and static torque for machines with one defective magnet, which represents the case of partially demagnetized magnets.
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