Challenges of the Optimization of a High-Speed Induction Machine for Naval Applications

Giampaolo Buticchi; David Gerada; Luigi Alberti; Michael Galea; Pat Wheeler; Serhiy Bozhko; Sergei Peresada; He Zhang; Chengming Zhang; Chris Gerada

doi:10.3390/en12122431

Energies (Jun 2019)

Challenges of the Optimization of a High-Speed Induction Machine for Naval Applications

Giampaolo Buticchi,
David Gerada,
Luigi Alberti,
Michael Galea,
Pat Wheeler,
Serhiy Bozhko,
Sergei Peresada,
He Zhang,
Chengming Zhang,
Chris Gerada

Affiliations

Giampaolo Buticchi: Key Laboratory of More Electric Aircraft Technology of Zhejiang Province, The University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo 315100, China
David Gerada: Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
Luigi Alberti: Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, 35122 Padova, Italy
Michael Galea: Key Laboratory of More Electric Aircraft Technology of Zhejiang Province, The University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo 315100, China
Pat Wheeler: Key Laboratory of More Electric Aircraft Technology of Zhejiang Province, The University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo 315100, China
Serhiy Bozhko: Key Laboratory of More Electric Aircraft Technology of Zhejiang Province, The University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo 315100, China
Sergei Peresada: Automation of Electromechanical Systems and the Electrical Drives Department, National Technical University of Ukraine, Kyiv 03056, Ukraine
He Zhang: Key Laboratory of More Electric Aircraft Technology of Zhejiang Province, The University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo 315100, China
Chengming Zhang: Department of Electrical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150006, China
Chris Gerada: Key Laboratory of More Electric Aircraft Technology of Zhejiang Province, The University of Nottingham Ningbo China, Ningbo 315100, China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/en12122431
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 12, no. 12
p. 2431

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In several industrial sectors, induction machines are being replaced with permanent magnet based alternatives, owing to the potential for higher power density and efficiency. However, high-speed applications feature a wide flux-weakening region, where advanced induction machines could bring benefits in terms of system-level optimization. This paper gives an overview the technological challenges for high-speed drives with induction machines, materials, simulations and future challenges for the power electronics in these applications. The target application is a high-speed induction machine for a naval turbocharging system. The comparison with permanent magnet synchronous machines will demonstrate how the extended flux weakening operation effectively allows for a weight reduction of the overall system.

Published in Energies

ISSN: 1996-1073 (Online)
Publisher: MDPI AG
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Technology
Website: http://www.mdpi.com/journal/energies

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