Optimum rotor and concentrated stator-winding structures for improving the torque, field-weakening and power-density characteristics of interior permanent-magnet machines [ 2009-07-01 - 2014-04-30 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Nesimi Ertugrul (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Muhammed Rahman (Chief Investigator) ,  Wen Soong (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Thomas Jahns (Partner Investigator) ,  Rukmi Dutta (Partner Investigator)

Brief description Optimum rotor and concentrated stator-winding structures for improving the torque, field-weakening and power-density characteristics of interior permanent-magnet machines. The successful completion of this project will deliver one of the most energy efficient and compact motor which will meet the expectations of future electric and hybrid electric vehicles. The current generation of surface Permanent Magnet (PM) and Interior Permanent Magnet (IPM) motors are not optimized in terms of compactness, energy-density and efficiency, and torque characteristics. Australia has the world's second largest reserve of the magnet material for IPM machines. It also has a significant niche industry for specialized machine design. These twin advantages should offer Australia huge potential benefits in the world market for electric and hybrid electric vehicles and for substantial reduction in our dependence on importing petrol and greenhouse gas emissions.

Funding Amount $320,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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