Defining an Axial-Flux PM Synchronous Machine

Note: Refer to Analysis Approach for Three-Phase Synchronous Machines for general information on this machine type.

The general procedure for defining an Axial-Flux PM Synchronous Machine is as follows:

  1. Insert an Axial-Flux PM Synchronous Machine into a new or existing project by choosing Generate RMxprt Solutions for the Design Flow, General for the Machine Type, then select Axial-Flux PM Synchronous Machine from the expandable list.

  2. Click the Machine entry in the project tree to set the machine properties as shown:

  3. Click to expand the Machine > Stator entry in the project tree to define data for the stator and its associated core and core slot, and winding for the AXIAL_AC core type.
  4. Click to expand the Machine > Rotor entry in the project tree to define data for the rotor and its associated core, damper and damper slot for the AXIAL_PM core type.

  5. Click the Machine > Shaft entry in the project tree to define the magnetism, frictional and windage losses, and reference speed of the shaft.

  6. Right-click Analysis in the project tree, and click Add Solution Setup to define the solution data.

  7. Choose File > Save to save the project.
  8. Choose RMxprt > Analyze to analyze the design.

Once analyzed, the model can be used to create a new Maxwell 2D or 3D design.