@inproceedings{1703696175b64c1ea0e60f08c6ef7da2,
title = "Optimal design of a surface mounted permanent-magnet BLDC motor for spacecraft applications",
abstract = "This paper presents the optimal design of a surface mounted permanent-magnet (PM) Brushless direct-current (BLDC) motor meant for spacecraft applications. The spacecraft applications requires the choice of a motor with high torque density, minimum cogging torque, better positional stability and high torque to inertia ratio. Performance of two types of machine configurations viz Slotted PMBLDC and Slotless PMBLDC with Halbach array are compared with the help of analytical and finite element (FE) methods. It is found that unlike a Slotted PMBLDC motor, the Slotless type with Halbach array develops zero cogging torque without reduction in the developed torque. Moreover, the machine being coreless provides high torque to inertia ratio and zero magnetic stiction.",
keywords = "Brushless DC motor, Halbach, cogging, slotless, slotted, space application, torque",
author = "Praveen, {R. P.} and Ravichandran, {M. H.} and Achari, {V. T.Sadasivan} and Raj, {V. P.Jagathy} and G. Madhu and Bindu, {G. R.} and F. Dubas",
year = "2011",
doi = "10.1109/ICETECT.2011.5760152",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781424479238",
series = "2011 International Conference on Emerging Trends in Electrical and Computer Technology, ICETECT 2011",
pages = "413--419",
booktitle = "2011 International Conference on Emerging Trends in Electrical and Computer Technology, ICETECT 2011",
note = "2011 International Conference on Emerging Trends in Electrical and Computer Technology, ICETECT 2011 ; Conference date: 23-03-2011 Through 24-03-2011",
}