Virtual Modeling and Experimental Validation of the Line-Start Permanent Magnet Motor in the Presence of Harmonics

• Published in: Energies (Basel) 2022-11, Vol.15 (22), p.8603
• Main Authors: Tabora, Jonathan Muñoz, Tshoombe, Bendict Katukula, Fonseca, Wellington da Silva, Tostes, Maria Emília de Lima, Matos, Edson Ortiz de, Bezerra, Ubiratan Holanda, Silva, Marcelo de Oliveira e
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Boundary conditions; computational simulations; Cost control; Design and construction; Efficiency; Electric motors; Electric vehicles; Energy consumption; FEMM; Finite element analysis; Finite element method; Harmonics; Induction motors; line-start permanent magnet motor; Magnetic fields; Magnetism; Magnets, Permanent; Manufacturers; Mobility; New technology; Numerical analysis; Optimization; Permanent magnets; Predictive maintenance; Rare earth elements; temperature model; voltage harmonics
• ISSN: 1996-1073; 1996-1073
• DOI: 10.3390/en15228603

The world is experiencing an accelerated energy transition that is driven by the climate goals to be met and that has driven the growth of different potential sectors such as electric mobility powered by electric motors, which continue to be the largest load globally. However, new needs in relation to power density, weight, and efficiency have led manufacturers to experiment with new technologies, such as rare earth elements (REEs). The permanent magnet motor is a candidate to be the substitute for the conventional induction motor considering the new editions of the IEC 60034-30-1, for which study and evaluation continue to be focused on identifying the weaknesses and benefits of its application on a large scale in industry and electric mobility. This work presents a FEM model to assess the line-start permanent magnet motor (LSPMM), aiming to simulate the behavior of the LSPMM under supply conditions with distorted voltages (harmonic content) and evaluate its thermal and magnetic performance. The model created in the FEM software is then validated by bench tests in order to constitute an alternative analysis tool that can be used for studies in previous project phases and even to implement predictive maintenance schemes in industries.