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Optimization of a BLDC motor using a genetic algorithm

2010
Student Projects

Abstract

Nowadays, more and more electrical motors are being used in mobile applications, such as hybrid cars for the automotive sector or even in aeronautics applications. A typical example is the solar impulse airplane which is propelled with four electrical motors powered only with solar cells. This example is for now an exception, but it is very likely it will become more and more common in coming years. The importance of having a light and ecient motor for such applications is obvious. This report presents a way to design optimal electrical motors in terms of minimal mass and maximal eciency. The goal of this project is to test the capability of genetic algorithms to optimize electrical motors.

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2010
Student Projects

Abstract

Official source

https://infoscience.epfl.ch/entities/publication/5d8059c2-a621-4ded-b9d5-d086b33a0412

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Electric motor

An electric motor is an electrical machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. Most electric motors operate through the interaction between the motor's magnetic field and electric current in a wire winding to generate force in the form of torque applied on the motor's shaft. An electric generator is mechanically identical to an electric motor, but operates with a reversed flow of power, converting mechanical energy into electrical energy.

AC motor

An AC motor is an electric motor driven by an alternating current (AC). The AC motor commonly consists of two basic parts, an outside stator having coils supplied with alternating current to produce a rotating magnetic field, and an inside rotor attached to the output shaft producing a second rotating magnetic field. The rotor magnetic field may be produced by permanent magnets, reluctance saliency, or DC or AC electrical windings.

DC motor

A DC motor is an electrical motor that uses direct current (DC) to produce mechanical force. The most common types rely on magnetic forces produced by currents in the coils. Nearly all types of DC motors have some internal mechanism, either electromechanical or electronic, to periodically change the direction of current in part of the motor. DC motors were the first form of motors widely used, as they could be powered from existing direct-current lighting power distribution systems.

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