Design and analysis of the 45kW-class magnetic geared permanent magnet synchronous motor for traction of tram vehicles

Abstract

The magnetic geared permanent magnet synchronous motor (MG-PMSM) is a PMSM that has two rotors with different rotation speeds and includes the function of magnetic gear. The design studies of the 45kW-class MG-PMSM are conducted for the application of the driving system for a tram. In this research, first, to derive the detailed model of the 45kW-class MG-PMSM for the tram, the analysis of the characteristics according to the stator winding method was performed. After selecting the winding method that can reduce the size of the MG-PMSM, two design topologies were applied to determine the number of stator poles, the number of outer rotor pole pieces, and the number of inner rotor poles of the MG-PMSM. A 45kW-class MG-PMSM detailed model was derived by applying a design topology that can minimize the size of the MG-PMSM, and it was confirmed that the required performance is satisfied through electromagnetic characteristics analysis. In addition, the 4.5kW-class small-scaled MG-PMSM prototype with concentrated winding was manufactured to verify the validity of the analytical model, and performance verification was performed.