Analysis of Winding Forms for Bearingless Flux-Switching PM Motor with U-core Stator Laminations

摘要

Due to low-cost and magnet-free rotor structure, bearing-less flux-switching permanent magnet motors (BFSPMs) are more applicable to high-temperature and/or disposable applications. A BFSPM with U-core stator laminations is investigated in this paper. First, the operational principle is analyzed in accordance with the influence of winding connection manners on torque and radial forces, and then the basic winding arrangement for torque windings and radial force windings is determined. The mathematical models of torque and radial forces are derived based on the basic winding arrangement. Followed by that, a method to select winding terminal connection manners is proposed by taking into account control scheme and power inverter topologies. A promising terminal connection is found from three possible candidates and a detailed current model for torque and radial force control are given for the promising winding forms. Finally, relevant electromagnetic properties of the motor are verified and analyzed by finite element analysis.