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Investigation of a Six-Phase Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine for Integrated Charging and Propulsion in EVs
Journal Article
08-07-02-0006
ISSN: 2167-4191, e-ISSN: 2167-4205
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Citation:
Iyer, L., Lai, C., Dhulipati, H., Mukundan, S. et al., "Investigation of a Six-Phase Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine for Integrated Charging and Propulsion in EVs," SAE Int. J. Alt. Power. 7(2):103-116, 2018, https://doi.org/10.4271/08-07-02-0006.
Language:
English
Abstract:
Merits such as reduced weight, overall and operational costs of the electric
vehicle (EV) while providing level 3 charging capability, are propelling
research on integrated charging (IC) technology for EVs. Since the same interior
permanent magnet synchronous machine (IPMSM) is used during IC and traction
conditions, it is important to understand the behavior of the machine during
these conditions and optimally design the machine. Hence, firstly, this paper
presents a case study on performance of a laboratory 3-phase IPMSM under IC and
traction conditions. Thereafter, understanding the challenges such as low magnet
operating point, losses and torque oscillation in 3-phase IPMSM during IC, a
6-phase IPMSM with an unconventional configuration is investigated to yield
traction characteristics like that of the 3-phase IPMSM and mitigate challenges
during IC. In the process, mathematical model of the 6-phase IPMSM is developed
employing the dq-axis theory. The developed model is then
employed to exclusively derive the relation between various per-unitized machine
parameters to obtain optimal performance under IC and traction conditions.
Thereafter, a novel bottom-up machine design methodology based on maximum-torque
per ampere control technique is proposed to design a 6-phase IPMSM that will
yield desired performance under traction and IC conditions. Finally, a 6-phase
IPMSM has been designed using the proposed design methodology and its
performance has been investigated under traction and IC conditions through a
developed prototype and electromagnetic model of the machine in conjunction with
finite element analysis.