Modular axial-flux permanent-magnet motor for ship propulsion drives

Journal Article · Wed Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1999 · IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/60.790934· OSTI ID:20001183

Caricchi, F; Crescimbini, F; Honorati, O

Original features such as compactness and lightness make slotless axial-flux permanent-magnet machines (AFPMs) eligible for application in large power motor drives devoted to the direct drive of ship propellers. This paper discusses characteristics of AFPMs designed for application in marine propulsion, and machine performances such as efficiency, weight and torque density are evaluated for a comparison with those of conventional synchronous machines. A newly-conceived modular arrangement of the machine stator winding is proposed and experimental results taken from a small-size machine prototype are finally shown.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Rome (IT)
• OSTI ID: 20001183
• Journal Information: IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), Vol. 14, Issue 3; Other Information: PBD: Sep 1999; ISSN 0018-9383
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
ELECTRIC MOTORS
PERMANENT MAGNETS
SHIPS
PROPULSION SYSTEMS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY