Integrating FEM and existing traction motor design tools into an everyday engineering environment

Abstract

In recent years the permanent magnet synchronous machine has become the state-of-the-art for various traction applications. A fast and accurate analysis methodology, using both the analytical and finite element method, that is suitable for use in an everyday design environment is required. Furthermore, collaboration between different locations and engineering groups mean that existing design tools need to be integrated into an existing tool-chain. A framework architecture that supports distributed system engineering, single component design processes as well as an engineering to order business approach is presented. Special attention is given to the critical sudden terminal short circuit fault condition.