scholarly journals Finite Element Based Overall Optimization of Switched Reluctance Motor Using Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm (NSGA-II)

Mathematics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 576
Author(s):  
Mohamed El-Nemr ◽  
Mohamed Afifi ◽  
Hegazy Rezk ◽  
Mohamed Ibrahim

The design of switched reluctance motor (SRM) is considered a complex problem to be solved using conventional design techniques. This is due to the large number of design parameters that should be considered during the design process. Therefore, optimization techniques are necessary to obtain an optimal design of SRM. This paper presents an optimal design methodology for SRM using the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA-II) optimization technique. Several dimensions of SRM are considered in the proposed design procedure including stator diameter, bore diameter, axial length, pole arcs and pole lengths, back iron length, shaft diameter as well as the air gap length. The multi-objective design scheme includes three objective functions to be achieved, that is, maximum average torque, maximum efficiency and minimum iron weight of the machine. Meanwhile, finite element analysis (FEA) is used during the optimization process to calculate the values of the objective functions. In this paper, two designs for SRMs with 8/6 and 6/4 configurations are presented. Simulation results show that the obtained SRM design parameters allow better average torque and efficiency with lower iron weight. Eventually, the integration of NSGA-II and FEA provides an effective approach to obtain the optimal design of SRM.

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 2374 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingwei Zhang ◽  
Honghua Wang ◽  
Sa Zhu ◽  
Tianhang Lu

The bearingless switched reluctance motor (BSRM) integrates the switched reluctance motor (SRM) with the magnetic bearings, which avoids mechanical bearings-loss and makes it promising in high-speed applications. In this paper, a comprehensive framework for the multi-physics multi-objective optimal design of BSRMs based on finite-element method (FEM) is proposed. At first, the 2-D electromagnetic model of a fabricated initial design prototype is built and solved by the open-source FEM software, Elmer. The iron loss model in Elmer based on the Fourier series is modified by a transient iron loss model with less computation time. Besides, a simplified lumped-parameter (LP) thermal model of the BSRM is applied to estimate the temperature rise of BSRM in the steady state. Then, the comprehensive framework for the multi-physics multi-objective optimal design of BSRMs based on FEM is proposed. The objectives, constraints, and decision variables for optimization are determined. The multi-objective genetic particle swarm optimizer is utilized to obtain the Pareto front of optimization. The electromagnetic performance of the final optimal design is compared with the initial design. Comparison results show that the average electromagnetic torque and the efficiency are significantly enhanced.


2018 ◽  
Vol 875 ◽  
pp. 105-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Van Quynh Le ◽  
Khac Tuan Nguyen

In order to improve the vibratory roller ride comfort, a multi-objective optimization method based on the improved genetic algorithm NSGA-II is proposed to optimize the design parameters of cab’s isolation system when vehicle operates under the different conditions. To achieve this goal, 3D nonlinear dynamic model of a single drum vibratory roller was developed based on the analysis of the interaction between vibratory roller and soil. The weighted r.m.s acceleration responses of the vertical driver’s seat, pitch and roll angle of the cab are chosen as the objective functions. The optimal design parameters of cab’s isolation system are indentified based on a combination of the vehicle nonlinear dynamic model of Matlab/Simulink and the NSGA - II genetic algorithm method. The results indicate that three objective function values are reduced significantly to improve vehicle ride comfort.


2002 ◽  
Vol 91 (10) ◽  
pp. 6967 ◽  
Author(s):  
Youn-Hyun Kim ◽  
Jae-Hak Choi ◽  
Sung-In Jung ◽  
Yon-Do Chun ◽  
Sol Kim ◽  
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