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Abstract-One of the major research activities in electric machines involves the use of alternative magnetic materials. Soft magnetic composites (SMC) offer the advantages of 3D magnetic flux paths and low-cost manufacturing. This paper examines the analysis and modelling of a prototype axial-field permanent magnet machine which uses SMC. Measured parameters and performance with an inverter is compared to 3D finite-element simulations.

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Abstract-This paper investigates the operating characteristics of two emerging magnetic materials, amorphous magnetic material and soft magnetic composite, and aims to address specifically the iron losses in inverter-driven high speed electric machines for automotive applications. In the paper, a three phase brushless axial field permanent magnet machine is considered due to its compact shape and its high torque, power density and efficiency. 3D finite element analysis (FEA) was used to model and analyze axial field machines that utilize such magnetic materials. A cut version of amorphous magnetic material has been used successfully in the stator, and a direct comparison of amorphous magnetic material and soft magnetic composite stators are also given. The paper presents detailed test results to examine the influence of rotor magnet design, magnet type and air gap length, and provides the performance characteristics of the motor configuration, including drive and motor efficiencies. In addition, a number of motor parameters were simulated using the 3D FE analysis tool, including back-EMF profile and cogging torque.I.

Abstract-Soft magnetic composites (SMC) is a magnetic material which offers the potential for innovative machine geometries and lower cost manufacturing. This paper examines the finite-element analysis and performance prediction of a segmented brushless permanent magnet machine based on SMC. Experimental results including the back-EMF waveform, iron loss and performance characteristics are used to validate the simulation results.I.