Scaling the claw pole machine for drive train optimization

Markus DIrnberger, Thomas Kammerer, Hans Georg Herzog

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Abstract

Reducing the fuel consumption of vehicles leads often to an optimization task of the complete drive train. A significant influence to the fuel consumption is caused by the energy consumption of electric loads. An oversized generator, to supply the loads, leads to additional weight of the vehicle and additional costs, which should be avoided. To obtain the right size of the generator an analytical scaling approach is derived in this paper that enables to calculate the generator's parameters for different sizes in a short time, in contrast to FEM (Finite Element Method) simulations. Compared to other scaling approaches several constraints are taken into account, for example a constant operating voltage level of 13.5 Volt. To fulfill this constraint the stator turns must be adapted when the machine size is increased or decreased. The number of turns must be integer which allows only discrete sizes of machines. This reduces the search space of the optimization task significantly. Finally, this paper presents a method for scaling the parameters of the equivalent circuit and it enables to draw phasor diagrams for different scaling factors, too.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2015 IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1864-1870
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781479979417
DOIs
StatePublished - 16 Feb 2016
EventIEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2015 - Coeur d'Alene, United States
Duration: 11 May 201513 May 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2015 IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2015

Conference

ConferenceIEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCoeur d'Alene
Period11/05/1513/05/15

Keywords

  • claw pole generator
  • claw pole machine
  • drive train optimization
  • electrical machines
  • modeling
  • scaling of electrical machines
  • truns adaption

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