Mohd Saufi Ahmad
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Mohd Saufi Ahmad
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Mohd Saufi , Ahmad
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Ahmad, M. S.
Ahmad, Mohd Saufi
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AAK-3467-2020

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Optimization of double stator pmsm with different slot number in inner and outer stators using genetic algorithm

2021-06-01 , Mohd Saufi Ahmad , Ishak D. , Tiang Tow Leong , Mohamed M.R.

This paper describes the performance enhancement of double stator permanent magnet synchronous machines (DS-PMSM) based on genetic algorithm optimization (GAO). Generally, throughout the development stage, an analytical calculation is implemented to build the initial model of the DS-PMSM since the analytical calculation can provide the initial parameters based on the types and materials used in the machine design. For further improvement, GAO might potentially be applied to provide the optimization technique in searching the optimal motor parameters iteratively and intelligently with specific objective functions. For this aim, a three-phase, DS-PMSM with different number of slots between the outer and inner stators is first designed by using analytical parameter estimation and then later optimized by GAO. The outer and inner stators have 12-slots and 9-slots respectively, while, the rotor carries 10 magnetic poles. Four main input motor parameters, i.e. outer stator slot opening, outer magnet pole arc, inner stator slot opening and inner magnet pole arc are varied and optimized to achieve the design objective functions, i.e. high output torque, low torque ripple, low cogging torque and low total harmonic distortion (THDv). The results from the optimized GAO are compared with the initial motor model and further validated by finite element method (FEM). The results show a good agreement between GAO and FEM. GAO has achieved very significant improvements in enhancing the machine performance.

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Comparative evaluation of three-phase double stator pmsm with different slot number in inner and outer stators

2020-04-11 , Mohd Saufi Ahmad , Ishak D. , Firdaus R.N. , Mohamed M.R.

This paper presents a comparative evaluation of three-phase double-stator permanent magnet synchronous machines (DS-PMSM) in which the slot number of outer stator is different than that of the inner stator. The fractional-slot machine type is considered in both inner and outer stators. The rotor core material which can be either iron-core or air-core is analyzed in order to evaluate the magnetic performance of DS-PMSM. In addition, several models of the proposed DS-PMSM with different rotor magnet pole arc have been investigated. Finite element method (FEM) is employed intensively to predict the flux line distribution, flux density distribution, back-emf, cogging torque, output torque and torque ripple for each model. Systematic comparison is further conducted for different rotor materials. The results show that the rotor with iron-core is eminently appropriate for better torque density, but it suffers higher torque ripple. While the rotor with air-core structure has advantage in producing smaller cogging torque and almost ripple-free output torque.

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Analytical subdomain model for Double-Stator Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine

2022-01-01 , Mohd Saufi Ahmad , Ishak D. , Rezal M. , Tiang Tow Leong , Jamil M.K.M.

This paper presents an analytical subdomain model for predicting the magnetic field distributions in three-phase double-stator permanent magnet synchronous machine (DS-PMSM) during open-circuit and on-load conditions. The model is initially derived based on Laplace’s and Poisson’s equations in polar coordinates by separation of variables technique in four subdomains, i.e., outer airgap, outer magnet, inner magnet and inner airgap. The field solutions in each subdomain are obtained by applying the appropriate boundary conditions and interface conditions. Finite element analysis (FEA) is later deployed to validate the analytical results in DS-PMSM having different number of slots between outer and inner stators with a non-overlapping winding arrangement. The analyzed electromagnetic performances are slotless airgap flux density waveform, back-emf waveform and output torque waveform. The results show that the proposed analytical model can accurately predict the magnetic field distributions in DS-PMSM.

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