A comparative study of axial-flux versus radial-flux induction machines

Authors :: Solmaz Kahourzade
Amin Mahmoudi
Jordan Reece Summers
Zhi Cao
Wen L. Soong
Cao, Zhi
Mahmoudi, Amin
Kahourzade, Solmaz
Soong, Wen L
Summers, Jordan Reece
9th IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems, PEDES 2020 Jaipur, India 16-19 December 2020
Publication Year :: 2021
Publisher :: US : IEEE, 2021.
Abstract: This paper presents the design process, detailed analysis, and a comparative study on the advantages of axial-flux induction machines (AFIM). A radial-flux induction machine (RFIM) is also studied as benchmark motor. Both motors are designed with six poles, 36 stator slots, and 32 rotor bars. Finite-element analysis is used to predict the performance of the two motors under both transient and steady state conditions. A complete comparative study along with the simulation results are reported. It is found that the studied AFIM has higher efficiency and power density. Refereed/Peer-reviewed

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