Induction Machine with Improved Operating Performances for Electric Trucks. A FEM-Based Analysis

Abstract

The paper presents a study concerning the performance developed by induction motors destined for motorization of heavy electric vehicles such as trucks. Taking into consideration the imposed restrictions, one presents, in a comparative manner, the main geometrical parameters which come of the classical design algorithms. A special attention is dedicated to the winding design, since it has to ensure two synchronous speeds corresponding to 16 and 8 poles, respectively. Moreover, the influence of the rotor slots shape for the improvement of the start-up is analyzed. Finally, a FEM-based study (approach based on finite element method) is performed to put in view specific torque and slip values such as rated, start-up and pull-out ones.

Keywords

• design
• FEM based analysis
• high starting torque
• induction machine for traction