Multi-material topology optimization of electric machines under maximum temperature and stress constraints
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| author | Gangl, Peter Krenn, Nepomuk De Gersem, Herbert |
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| contents | The use of topology optimization methods for the design of electric machines has become increasingly popular over the past years. Due to a desired increase in power density and a recent trend to high speed machines, thermal aspects play a more and more important role. In this work, we perform multi-material topology optimization of an electric machine, where the cost function depends on both electromagnetic fields and the temperature distribution generated by electromagnetic losses. We provide the topological derivative for this coupled multi-physics problem consisting of the magnetoquasistatic approximation to Maxwell's equations and the stationary heat equation. We use it within a multi-material level set algorithm in order to maximize the machine's average torque for a fixed volume of permanent-magnet material, while keeping the temperature below a prescribed value. Finally, in order to ensure mechanical stability, we additionally enforce a bound on mechanical stresses. Numerical results for the optimization of a permanent magnet synchronous machine are presented, showing a significantly improved performance compared to the reference design while meeting temperature and stress constraints. |
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| spellingShingle | Multi-material topology optimization of electric machines under maximum temperature and stress constraints Gangl, Peter Krenn, Nepomuk De Gersem, Herbert Optimization and Control 78M50, 49Q10, 65N30 The use of topology optimization methods for the design of electric machines has become increasingly popular over the past years. Due to a desired increase in power density and a recent trend to high speed machines, thermal aspects play a more and more important role. In this work, we perform multi-material topology optimization of an electric machine, where the cost function depends on both electromagnetic fields and the temperature distribution generated by electromagnetic losses. We provide the topological derivative for this coupled multi-physics problem consisting of the magnetoquasistatic approximation to Maxwell's equations and the stationary heat equation. We use it within a multi-material level set algorithm in order to maximize the machine's average torque for a fixed volume of permanent-magnet material, while keeping the temperature below a prescribed value. Finally, in order to ensure mechanical stability, we additionally enforce a bound on mechanical stresses. Numerical results for the optimization of a permanent magnet synchronous machine are presented, showing a significantly improved performance compared to the reference design while meeting temperature and stress constraints. |
| title | Multi-material topology optimization of electric machines under maximum temperature and stress constraints |
| topic | Optimization and Control 78M50, 49Q10, 65N30 |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2504.12426 |