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Mitigation of High-Frequency Eddy Current Losses in Hairpin Winding Machines

202234 citationsOpen accessKafr el-Sheikh University

Abstract

In high-speed and high-frequency electric machines, one of the major issues that impacts the performance and capability of a machine is the high-frequency eddy current losses in the windings. This work deals with AC winding losses in flat rectangular conductors. Aiming for eddy current loss mitigation, two different materials are investigated and compared for the same winding design, namely copper and aluminum. Using the finite element method (FEM), the conductor loss and current density behavior are simulated at the strand level. Further, in order to verify the simulated losses, the AC losses are measured and compared over a wide range of frequencies. Finally, recommendations are provided based on the obtained measurements to identify the best winding topology that is most suitable for automotive applications.

Research topics

  • Electric Motor Design and Analysis
  • Magnetic Properties and Applications
  • Silicon Carbide Semiconductor Technologies

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DOI: 10.3390/machines10050328

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