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A finite element model of an induction motor considering rotor skew and harmonics
2017/04/25 |
Abstract
Finite element analysis is widely used in engineering, and has for some time been used in modelling the behaviour of an induction motor. Limitations and challenges of this approach will be addressed over a case-study commercial 0,37 kW, 4-pole squirrel-cage induction motor simulated using two-dimensional software FEMM. A few notes on the consideration of rotor skew and harmonic distortion in such a model are also included.
| Published in: Renewable Energy & Power Quality Journal (RE&PQJ, Nº. 15) | |
| Pages: 119-122 | Date of Publication: 2017/04/25 |
| ISSN: 2172-038X | Date of Current Version: |
| REF: 240-17 | Issue Date: April 2017 |
| DOI:10.24084/repqj15.240 | Publisher: EA4EPQ |
Authors and affiliations
F. T. Oliveira(1) and M.P. Donsión(2)
1. Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal and INESCC, Portugal
2. Department of Electrical Engineering E.T.S.I.I., Vigo University. Vigo
(Spain)
Key word
Finite element analysis; induction motor; harmonics.
References
[1] D. C. Meeker, Finite Element Method Magnetics, Version
4.2, http://www.femm.info
[2] R. Bargalló, Finite elements for electrical engineering, UPC,
2006
[3] A. Krings, Iron Losses in Electrical Machines – Influence of
Material Properties,Manufacturing Processes, and Inverter
Operation (PhD thesis), KTH Sweden
[4] N. Bianchi, L. Alberti, Finite element analysis of the induction motor,
University of Padua
