Auxiliary Pole Research Articles

Maintaining Average Torque and Suppressing Torque Ripple with T-shaped Auxiliary Pole for Spoke Type Multi-consequent-Pole Motor

Maintaining Average Torque and Suppressing Torque Ripple with T-shaped Auxiliary Pole for Spoke Type Multi-consequent-Pole Motor

РЕЗУЛЬТАТЫ СРАВНИТЕЛЬНЫХ РЕСУРСНЫХ ИСПЫТАНИЙ СИСТЕМ ИЗОЛЯЦИИ КЛАССА НАГРЕВОСТОЙКОСТИ Н (180°С) ТЯГОВЫХ ДВИГАТЕЛЕЙ ЭЛЕКТРОВОЗОВ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ ПОЛИЭФИРКЕТОНОВОЙ И ПОЛИИМИДНОЙ ПЛЕНОК

The operation of electric locomotive traction motors in conditions of constantly increasing temperature and humidity naturally leads to a decrease in the resistance of the body insulation of the coils of the main and auxiliary poles, which then leads to insulation breakdown and engine failure. In the general statistics on TED breakdowns, the percentage of failure due to low insulation resistance is up to 30%.
 Manufacturers of electrical insulation are constantly working to increase its reliability, using modern systems of polymer materials for this purpose. This article provides a brief description of the insulation systems of traction electric motors of heat resistance class H (180 °C) based on polyethyrketone and polyimide films. The main normative documents on the basis of which the assessment of insulation characteristics was carried out are indicated. Insulating tapes based on fiberglass and mica, mass-produced by ZEIM Elinar LLC, were used as objects of research. The methods are given, the equipment and the main results of resource tests of various insulation systems are indicated. According to the test results, it is shown that the system based on a polyester ketone film is in no way inferior in terms of heat resistance to a system based on a polyimide film.

Design and Performance Prediction of a Novel Linear Switched Reluctance Motor

In this paper, a novel linear switched reluctance motor (LSRM) is introduced in which the total electromagnetic losses and dimensions are significantly reduced compared to the conventional LSRMs. The LSRM’s stator has a segmental structure, while its rotor possesses a seven pole configuration with three rotor poles equipped with the winding sets to generate the magnetic flux. The other remaining four rotor poles, i.e., auxiliary poles, are responsible for closing the magnetic flux path loop. In the proposed LSRM-auxiliary mover poles (LSRM-AMP), the flux path length is effectively reduced using the optimized provided auxiliary poles. Therefore, the required magnetomotive force (MMF) is reduced compared to the conventional LSRMs. In addition, as only half of the generated flux passes the stator segments, the dimensions of the stator segments and their corresponding weights are significantly reduced without any saturation issue. In order to verify the finite element (FE)-based performance prediction of the proposed structure, the electromagnetic operating principles and the design rules of the LSRM-AMP are separately investigated. A sensitivity analysis and comparative study for the proposed LSRM-AMP and conventional LSRM topologies are presented to show the performance and characteristics superiority of the optimized LSRM-AMP structure.

Оценка ресурса и характеристик изоляции тяговых двигателей локомотивов методом ускоренного теплового старения

Objective: An equivalent mode of accelerated thermal aging of the insulation system of electrical ma- chines is described to confirm the resource corresponding to a given period and operating conditions. Methods: The equivalent mode of accelerated heat aging was determined based on the Montzinger rule and tested in the course of research and development work (R&D) on the development, manufacture and implementation of a set of bench and operational tests of the insulation system of an increased heat resistance class of a diesel locomotive traction motor. Results: The relevance of R&D has been revealed, as a result of which the implementation of the idea was required, based on the statement about the re- duction of the insulation resource of electrical machines when the permissible heating is exceeded by 8–12 °С to various types of insulating materials. The advantages of the method presented in the article in relation to traditional solutions of this problem are demonstrated, and also improved consumer proper- ties of the traction electric motor of a diesel locomotive with a replaced insulation system of an increased class of heat resistance are presented. Generally, experimental tests and preliminary operational data are an acceptable basis for thermal evaluation of electrical insulating materials. However, it is important to remember that the scientific criterion is met and not to use the results of different types of tests in the analysis. Based on the world experience in diagnostics of additional insulation parameters for monitoring the state of insulation parameters, the possibility of using the “Doctor” series insulation monitoring de- vices has been determined and practically confirmed. Together with the results of subsequent operational tests, during which the insulation was also monitored using these mobile devices, it is argued that after carrying out the relevant research work, thanks to the mobile devices of the “Doctor” series, it is pos- sible to carry out predictive analytics of the failure of traction motors (TED) in any operating conditions. The functional value is determined and applied in practice. The “H” class insulation system developed by the specialists of JSC “VNIKTI” is mainly based on insulating materials produced by JSC “Holding Company „Elinar“”; the compound “Elplast 180ID” (JSC “Electroizolit”) or its analogue “Elkom-180” JSC “Holding company „Elinar“”), for anchor coils and equalizers, a wound PPIPK-2 wire in polyimide- fluoroplastic insulation (GC “Moskabelmet”) is used. Practical importance: It is stated that all stages of manufacturing and testing, determined at the initial stage of R&D, confirmed the results of the deve- lopment stages (overhaul (manufacture) of prototypes of TED using a new isolation system according to the design documentation of JSC “VNIKTI”). Bench tests have confirmed typical characteristics, speci- fied resource and insulation characteristics with equivalent accelerated thermal aging corresponding to an electric motor’s service life of 20 years in ordinary operation on a diesel locomotive, residual life of elements of the insulation system of naturally cut armature segments, main and auxiliary poles coils. In the specialized laboratory of JSC “Holding Company „Elinar“”, an experimental TED diesel locomotive set with the investigated insulation system was manufactured and installed on two sections of the main- line diesel locomotive 2TE116. Operational tests of an experimental TED diesel locomotive set under operating conditions were successful.

補極付き磁極構造による3自由度球面アクチュエータのコギングトルクの低減

補極付き磁極構造による3自由度球面アクチュエータのコギングトルクの低減

Research on the Method of Suppressing the End Detent Force of Permanent Magnet Linear Synchronous Motor Based on Stepped Double Auxiliary Pole

Permanent magnet linear synchronous motors have the advantages of high thrust density, high acceleration, high speed, and high efficiency, which are widely used in CNC lathes, lithography machines, rail transportation, etc. In high-speed, high-precision servo control systems, detent force fluctuation caused by end effect can easily cause problems such as speed fluctuation, mechanical vibration and electromagnetic noise, which affect the servo performance of permanent magnet linear synchronous motors. Aiming at the detent force fluctuation caused by the end effect of permanent magnet linear synchronous motor, this paper proposes a stepped double auxiliary pole method. The method has a good suppression effect on the end normal force fluctuation and the end thrust fluctuation, which improves the servo performance of the permanent magnet linear synchronous motor in the high-precision servo system. In the traditional methods of suppressing the fluctuation of end detent force, two common methods are using a magnetic isolation aluminum plate and optimizing the auxiliary pole size. The former needs a magnetic isolation aluminum plate to connect the auxiliary pole and the primary mover. Therefore, it needs to add the connection device to connect those three parts. The connection device complicates the auxiliary pole part and increases manufacturing difficulty. The latter does not change the manufacturing process, but in the early design process, the optimum size of the auxiliary needs to be considered. Compared with these two methods, the one proposed in this paper avoids the complex structure of magnetic isolation aluminum plate, the stepped double auxiliary pole is integrated with the primary mover. Moreover, it has a fixed structure with optimum size. Therefore, the method in the paper does not change the manufacturing process, improves the strength of the initial pole structure, and reduces design period. Finally, the finite element analysis by ANSYS was performed to illustrate the correctness and effectiveness of the method.

Proposal of 5-phase 3-degree-of-freedom spherical actuator with auxiliary poles

Multi-Degree-of-Freedom (multi-DOF) actuating systems are usually composed of several single-DOF motors, which results in large, heavy and complicated structures. In order to solve these problems, various multi-DOF spherical actuators have been actively studied. However, a large number of current phases are required in the spherical actuator. In this paper, in order to reduce the number of current phases, a 3-DOF spherical actuator with auxiliary poles which is driven using 5-phase currents is proposed. Finally, the torque characteristics of the proposed actuator are evaluated through 3-D finite element analysis.

A Method for Reducing Cogging Torque of Integrated Propulsion Motor

How to reduce the cogging torque of the integrated propeller motor is an important means to improve its noise performance because cogging torque is one of the key factors causing torque ripple. We proposed a method to reduce the cogging torque by optimizing the size of the Halbach array’s auxiliary pole. First, an analytical model for the airgap magnetic field of Halbach array based on different dimensions (including the circumference ratio and the radial thickness) of the auxiliary pole is given. Then the finite element method is used to verify the analytical model. On the basis, we calculated the cogging torque of different size of auxiliary poles as sample data by combining different circumference ratio and radial thickness. Furthermore, using the two-variable single-objective neural network genetic optimization algorithm based on Backpropagation (BP), we obtain the optimal size of the auxiliary pole. Finally, comparing the motor cogging torque and torque ripple before and after optimization indicated that the cogging torque and torque ripple are effectively reduced after optimizing the size of the auxiliary pole.

Development of 3 Degree-of-Freedom Spherical Actuator with Auxiliary Poles and Reduced Current Phases

Development of 3 Degree-of-Freedom Spherical Actuator with Auxiliary Poles and Reduced Current Phases

자기 포화 영역을 갖는 단상 6/6 SRM의 자기 구조 해석 및 개선

단상 SRM은 자기동이 어려운 관계로 다양한 방법으로 자기동을 실현시키려는 연구가 진행되고 있다. 보조자석을 사용하거나 보조극 등을 만들어 자기동을 실현시키는 방법들이 연구되고 있다. 최근에 회전자 형상에 변화를 주어 기동할 수 있는 방법이 제시되었다. 이는 회전자 형상에 변화를 주어 부분적으로 자기포화 정도를 다르게 하여 자기동을 실현하는 방식이다. 본 논문에서는 자기 포화 영역을 갖는 단상 6/6 SRM의 자기구조를 해석하고 기존의 자기구조를 개선하는 것을 목적으로 한다. 이 자기 해석을 위해 유한요소법 해석 프로그램인 FLUX2D를 사용하였다. Single-phase SRM is cost competitive because it can reduce the number of switches for small, low-cost applications. However, since the single-phase SRM is difficult to start itself, methods for realizing self-starting by using auxiliary magnet or auxiliary pole have been studied. Recently, a method of self-starting by changing the shape of the rotor with a saturable area has been proposed. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the magnetic structure of single phase 6/6 SRM with a saturable rotor and to improve the magnetic structure of rotor with a saturable area. For this magnetic analysis, FLUX2D, a finite element method analysis program, was used.

Design, Optimization, and Prototyping of a Transverse Flux-Type-Switched Reluctance Generator With an Integrated Rotor

This paper presents the design, optimization, and prototyping of a transverse flux-type-switched reluctance generator (TFSRG) with an integrated rotor consisting of the main and permanent magnet (PM) auxiliary poles. In the initial model, an integrated rotor has a simple structure, consisting of one magnet core and a yoke bar. The yoke bar was radially laminated and inserted in the rotor yoke to minimize loss of the magnetic flux, which flows along the axial direction. We analyzed the cogging torque and back-EMF characteristics of the proposed TFSRG using the finite-element analyses (FEA). The cogging torque in the analysis results for the initial model of the proposed TFSRG was relatively high cogging. To reduce a cogging torque, both corners of the stator and PM auxiliary poles were optimized using a circular fillet shape. To satisfy a design condition, the design variables of a circular fillet shape were effectively determined using the optimization algorithm, and the initial and optimal models were compared with the analyzed results by a FEA for steady state and a dynamic performance simulation for transient state, respectively. To verify the analyzed results, an optimized prototype TFSRG was manufactured and measured. The measurement results were in good agreement with analysis results, and the output performance of the prototype was verified by the experiment set.

Design and Analysis of a Novel 16/10 Segmented Rotor SRM for 60V Belt-Driven Starter Generator

This paper proposes a novel 16/10 segmented rotor switched reluctance motor (SSRM) for belt-driven starter generators (BSGs). Different from conventional SRMs, the stator of the proposed SSRM consists of two types of stator poles, i.e., exciting and auxiliary poles, and the rotor is constructed from a series of discrete segments. The topology and operation principle of this proposed SSRM are illustrated firstly, and then the design rules are listed. In addition, the finite element method (FEM) is employed to get the static and dynamic characteristics of the proposed SSRM. Finally, the simulation results are presented to show the validity of the proposed SSRM for BSGs.

Design and Operation Characteristics of a Novel Switched Reluctance Motor With a Segmental Rotor

This paper presents a novel 6/5 segmental rotor-type switched reluctance motor (SRM) for cooling fan application. Unlike conventional structures, the rotor of the proposed structure is constructed from a series of discrete segments, and the stator is constructed from two types of stator poles: exciting and auxiliary poles. Meanwhile, the windings are only placed around the exciting poles, resulting in short flux paths and no flux reversal in the stator of the proposed SRM. Hence, the proposed structure may increase the electrical utilization and reduce magnetomotive force (MMF) requirement compared to conventional SRMs. To verify the proposed structure, the operation principle and the design rules of the proposed structure are illustrated and expounded. The finite-element method (FEM) is employed to get the static and dynamic characteristics of the conventional 12/8 and proposed SRMs. Furthermore, the prototype is manufactured and tested. Finally, the simulation and experimental results are presented and analyzed to verify the effectiveness of the proposed SRM.

분절회전자형 3상 SRM의 특성해석

In this study, two types of switched reluctance motors (SRMs) with segmental rotors are presented in detail. The first is a 6/5 segmental rotor type, whereas the second is a 12/8 segmental rotor type. Both motor types have the same stator, rotor, and winding configurations. The stator is constructed with special stator poles, namely, exclusively designed exciting and auxiliary poles. The rotor is constructed from a series of discrete segments, each of which is embedded into the nonmagnetic isolator. The windings are only wound on the exciting poles, and no winding is wound on the auxiliary poles. Given these configurations, short flux paths and high flux-linkage utilization rate are achieved in the proposed motors, which may reduce the magnetomotive force requirement and increase the electrical utilization of a machine. To verify the effectiveness of the proposed motors, their characteristics, such as magnetic flux distribution, flux-linkage, torque, radial force, and efficiency, are analyzed and compared with those of a conventional 12/8 SRM. Meanwhile, two prototypes, one for each proposed segmental rotor type, are also designed and manufactured. Finally, the validity of the proposed motors is further verified by test results.

空間高調波を利用した自励式磁石フリーモータの回転子補極によるトルク特性改善

In this paper, a synchronous motor is described in which space harmonic power is utilized for field magnetization instead of permanent magnets. The stator has a concentrated winding structure, and the rotor has two different types of winding, i.e., an induction pole (I-pole) winding that primarily retrieves the second space harmonic and an excitation pole (E-pole) winding for the field magnetization. The two coils are connected via a center-tapped full-bridge diode rectifying circuit. The effects of the rotor electromangetomotive force distribution on the d- and q-axis are theoretically discussed. Then, the effect of the auxiliary poles is experimentally verified using a prototype motor in terms of the adjustable speed drive characteristics and the efficiency map. In addition, it is experimentally clarified that the rotor self-inductance and the rotor winding resistance significantly affect the conduction period of the rotor induced current.

Improving the energy efficiency of electric drives of reciprocating rolling mills

Components of power losses in electric drives of reciprocating rolling mills with an extremely irregular load diagram are considered. Energy efficiency is increased in the electric drive of reciprocating rolling blocks by improving electric drive components, methods, and control systems. It is confirmed that there is a high level of efficiency of the proportional control of the armature and excitation currents in the low loading area. The capabilities of both traditional systems of slave regulation and fundamentally new systems of the ac electric drive are analyzed. The nature of the benefits related to use of an electric drive with a field-regulated reluctance machine is explained—use of the whole of the armature winding coils during creation of electromagnetic torque and lack of a number of nodes with large current (compensating winding, auxiliary pole and excitation winding).

Investigation of Auxiliary Poles Optimal Design on Reduction of End Effect Detent Force for PMLSM With Typical Slot–Pole Combinations

This paper studies an auxiliary poles technique that is used to reduce the end effect detent force for permanent magnet linear synchronous motor (PMLSM). Based on the lateral force method, the analytical model of the end effect detent force is built. The expressions of the optimal position and the optimal width for the auxiliary poles are derived. Through the use of finite-element calculations, the influence of the position, width, and height of the auxiliary poles on the end effect detent force is obtained. In addition, the detent force characteristics for five PMLSMs with typical slot–pole combinations after adopting the auxiliary poles are analyzed. The inhibitory effect of the auxiliary poles on the end effect detent force is separated from the slot effect detent force using harmonic analysis. The simulation results of the optimal auxiliary poles positions match the analytical expressions well, which proves the correctness of the analytical model. Finally, a prototype of the PMLSM with auxiliary poles, which has a better structure strength and eliminates the installation error, is manufactured and tested.

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The objective of this paper is to implement the robust polynomial (RST) controller using particle swarm optimization technique and analyze the robustness properties of the closed loop system with the effect of the auxiliary poles on the output sensitivity function. This designing and analysis part is performed by taking design example from literature.

Design Optimization of a Double-Sided Hybrid Excited Linear Flux Switching PM Motor With Low Force Ripple

This paper describes design techniques for a doublesided hybrid excited linear flux switching permanent magnet motor to achieve low force ripple while satisfying the required average thrust force. In this paper, we employ auxiliary poles fixed to both sides of the mover and determine the switching signal turn-on angle to reduce the force ripple in the initial design. Then, the sensitivity analysis of two split ratios is conducted to provide a feasible search direction for the optimization process. Finally, a finite-element-based optimization is utilized to minimize the force ripple and to satisfy the required average thrust force. Simulation results are validated by experimental measurement.

Design and Analysis of a Segmental Rotor Type 12/8 Switched Reluctance Motor

In this paper, a novel 12/8 segmental rotor type switched reluctance motor (SRM) is proposed for cooling fan applications. Unlike conventional structures, the rotor of the proposed structure is constructed from a series of discrete segments, and the stator is constructed from two types of stator poles: exciting and auxiliary poles. Moreover, in this structure, short flux paths are taken and no flux reversion exists in the stator. While the auxiliary poles are not wound by the windings, which only provide the flux return path. When compared with the conventional SRM, the proposed structure increases the electrical utilization of the machine and decreases the core losses, which may lead to a higher efficiency. To verify the proposed structure, the finite element method (FEM) and Matlab-Simulink are employed to get the static and dynamic characteristics of the proposed SRM. Finally, a prototype of the proposed motor was tested for characteristic comparisons.