Cases 36

Magnetic Field Analysis

Efficiency of Generator Motor (2)

GeneralAnalysis model is comprised of a high power generator motor (HPGM) and a turbo charger generator (TCGM). The power is transferred through an inverter.
Analysis ModelThe generator motor turbo system is as shown in the Fig 1.
At a high speed driving, the TCGM generates the power and drives HPGM. At a lower speed driving, the HPGM generates the power and drives TCGM.
ResultTo increase the efficiency of the HPGM, the tooth width was increased so as to reduce the magnetic flux density, and eventually reduce the iron loss (See Fig 2 and Fig 3). The coil turns remain unchanged. Fig 4 and Fig 5 are contour diagrams of the magnetic flux density.
The efficiency was improved by 0.4% from 96.7% to 97.1%.This improvement, though seemingly small, is a great contribution to the efficiency improvement as it is difficult to design a cooling system for a motor generator in severe thermal environment.
KeywordsMotor Generators, Motor Efficiency Improvement, Motor Loss Analysis

Fig 1. Generator Motor System

Fig 2. Original TCG Model

Fig 3. Improved TCG Model

Fig 4. Magnetic Flux Density of Original TCG Model

Fig 5. Magnetic Flux Density of Improved TCG Model

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