Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to elaborate an algorithm and the software for the rotor structure optimization of the permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) with a magnet composed of two materials made with the use of different technologies: sintered Neodymium magnets and powder dielectromagnets. To execute of optimization of selected motor structure using the non-deterministic procedure. Design/methodology/approach -The mathematical model of the devices includes: the equation of the electromagnetic field, the electric circuit equations and equation of mechanical motion. The numerical implementation is based on finite element method and step-by-step algorithm. The genetic algorithm has been applied in the optimization procedures. The computer code has been developed. Findings -The elaborated computer software has been applied for the optimization and design of PMSMs. The elaborated algorithm has been tested and a good convergence has been attained. The parameters of two optimal structures of PMSM motors have been compared. Originality/value -The presented approach and computer software can be successfully applied to the design and optimization of different structure of PMSM with different type of rotors.
IntroductionThe continuous development of materials engineering has made it possible to produce permanent magnets of high energy density, with better magnetic and thermal properties. Nowadays, manufacturers and users of electrical machines pay special attention to energy efficiency of the devices. Hence, in order to make permanent magnet motors more and more efficient there is an enormous interest in the development of their constructions. In comparison to other types of electrical machines, the permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs) have many advantages: high efficiency, low operating costs, long operational life, large torque-to-mass ratio and good dynamics performance (Lindth et al., 2009). Diversity of motors applications and variety of permanent magnet types have an essential effect on the structures of this kind of machines. The PMSM rotor construction, i.e. location, size and shape of the permanent magnets has substantial effect on the machine properties (Barcaro and Bianchi, 2013). The magnets may be glued to the rotor surface (surface mounted magnet) or buried in the rotor (buried magnet) (Hahn, 2012;Faggion et al., 2013).Recent years have witnessed rapid development of magnetic powder technology. This concerns both: soft and hard magnetic material. The powder technology enables free formation of the element geometries and control over their magnetic properties -depending on the admixtures used. The design and construction of excitation systems consisting of two or more different materials is also possible (Nowak, 2013).