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An investigation into the thermal modelling of induction motors

1993

Electric motors are the ubiquitous workhorses of the industry, working a in wide range of conditions and applications. Modern motors, designed to exact ratings using new materials improved manufacturing techniques, are now much smaller but have higher loadings. They are being operated much nearer to the point of overload then ever before. To ensure a satisfactory life span for the motor, temperature rise must be limited to safe values. A lumped parameter thermal model has been developed, which allows rapid and accurate estimation of the temperature distribution in a machine. The lumped parameter thermal model depends on the accurate knowledge of the thermal coefficients and more importantly the loss distribution. Hence the temperature time technique was implemented to investigate the iron loss density distribution. Experimental results are discussed and loss density information throughout the volume of the machine was generated. A novel method of determining the thermal coefficients...

A combined electromagnetic and thermal analysis of induction motors

IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 2005

The paper presents a model for coupling electromagnetic and thermal phenomena in an induction motor. The thermal analysis is done using an equivalent thermal network whose losses are determined from a complex finite element analysis of the magnetic field. The electromagnetic model includes both saturation and space harmonics. To show the validity of the proposed method, a test bench is realized so predicted and measured temperatures are compared.

Thermal Performance Analysis of Induction Motor

2012

The aim of this paper is to apply a mathematical model using a lumped parameter thermal method and to conduct experiment test to determine the temperature distribution inside the induction motor to evaluate the thermal stability of the induction motor and to check whether the insulation of the copper windings is sufficient at different operating conditions, and to find out the hottest element which has the main effect on the operation and performance of the motor. We found out from the thermal model analysis that the hottest element in the induction motor is the end winding and rotor bars, this is due to stator copper losses and rotor bars losses which depend on the stator current, the stator current can be increased by increasing the torque or by decreasing the stator frequency, which makes the temperature of each element to increase. The thermal model of the induction motor is validated by comparing the calculated temperatures of each element in the induction motor with the experi...

Development and thermal modeling of an induction machine

International Journal of Engineering & Technology

In induction machines, the major concern is the temperature rise since it determines the maximum loading, in an attempt to avoid insula-tion deterioration and eventual loss of motor life. The effect of excessive heat in the motor stator and rotor windings and the stator mag-netic circuit can degrade the developed performance of the machine and also affect the motor loading and life span if not dispensed properly. This research work examines the thermal model for estimating the stator and rotor temperatures in cage induction motor. A state-variable model of the induction is used. The twin-axis stator reference frame is used to model the motor’s electrical behavior, because physical measurements are made in this reference frame. The thermal model is derived by considering the power dissipation, heat transfer and rate of temperature rise in the stator and rotor. The non-linear equations for electrical behavior of the motor and the thermal state equations for the stator and the rotor ar...

Thermal Analysis and Heat Management Strategies for an Induction Motor, a Review

Energies

Induction motors have gained a renewed interest due to this new shift from conventional power sources to electric power. These motors are known for their high commencing torque, adequate speed control and reasonable overload capacity. However, induction motors have an innate thermal issue wherein their lifespan and performance are strongly temperature dependent. Hence, it is highly essential to focus on the thermal management aspect of these motors to ensure reliability and enhance performance. Thus, the major purpose of the paper is to comprehensively review various approaches and methods for thermal analysis, including finite element analysis, lumped parameter thermal network and computational fluid dynamics tools. Moreover, it also presents various cooling strategies commonly adopted in induction motors. Furthermore, this study also suggests an integrated approach with two or more cooling strategies to be the need of the hour. These will combine the benefits of the individual sys...

Coupled Electromagnetic and Thermal Analysis of Electric Machines

MATEC Web of Conferences, 2020

This paper deals with the design process of electric machines, proposing a design flowchart which couples the electromagnetic and thermal models of the machine, assisted by finite element techniques. The optimization of an electrical machine, in terms of the energy efficiency and cost reduction requirements, benefits from the coupling design of the electromagnetic and thermal models. It allows the maximization of the current density and, consequently, the torque/power density within thermal limits of the active materials. The proposed coupled electromagneticthermal analysis is demonstrated using a single-phase transformer of 1 kVA. Finite element analysis is carried out via ANSYS Workbench, using Maxwell 3D for the electromagnetic design, with resistive and iron losses directly coupled to a steady-state thermal simulation, in order to determine the temperature rise which, in turn, returns to electromagnetic model for material properties update.

Thermal Analysis of an Induction Motor by Hybrid Modeling of a Thermal Equivalent Circuit and CFD

2014

The constant pressure over manufacturers for the production of smaller, more efficient and less expensive motors motivates a thermal analysis simultaneous to an electromagnetic project. In this context, this paper presents a Thermal Network model of a monofasic induction motor with permanent capacitor used in domestic applications. The transient solution and modeling are made with Modelica programing language. The heat transfer convective coefficients are determined by computacional fluid dynamics modeling. Hence, this paper presents a hybrid model which provides fast and accurate results in steady or transient states and for different flow states: turbulent forced convection and natural convection. The model has been validated with experimental data.

Development and Validation of a Thermal Model for Electric Induction Motors

IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2010

Yamila A. Orrego received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in industrial engineering from the University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1998 and 2000, respectively. From 2001 to 2007, she held different engineering positions with Schlumberger Oilfield Services based in several countries in South America, Africa, and Asia. She is currently with Chevron Energy Technology Company, Houston, TX, and specializes in artificial lift methods.

IJERT-Thermal Stress Analysis of DC Motor using Finite Element Method

International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology (IJERT), 2014

https://www.ijert.org/thermal-stress-analysis-of-dc-motor-using-finite-element-method https://www.ijert.org/research/thermal-stress-analysis-of-dc-motor-using-finite-element-method-IJERTV3IS090304.pdf The rating of electrical devices such as machines and transformers is often determined by Mechanical and thermal considerations. For example the maximum winding current is typically determined by the maximum temperature, which the insulation can withstand without damage as excessive loss of life. Similarly the maximum speed of a motor or generator is typically determined by mechanical considerations related to the structural integrity of the rotor or performance of the bearings. In converting from electrical to mechanical energy, the wastage of energy is inevitable, some of energy being degraded into heat. In dynamo electrical machinery, loss of energy occurs in electrical circuits and those portions of magnetic circuits that are subjected to varying magnetization. The temperature rise resulting across the sections named as rotor and stator is therefore a major factor in the rating of an electric motor. In order to keep the operating temperature within the limits, the electric motor should dissipate the heat at the same rate as it was produced. As long as the temperature rise does not exceed a specified value, the actual thermal condition of the motor mainly influence how long the motor will lost, because the life of the motor highly depends on the life of the insulation. A sustained 10 0 c increase temperature reduces the insulation life approximately 50%. After detailed analysis, insulation thickness of 0.22mm is predicted to provide best temperature distribution for rotor. A part of the motor is to be simulated with reasonable assumption. The analysis is carried for two cases those are with varying insulation thickness and varying heat transfer coefficients. In the present work thermal as well as structural analysis was carried out for a fan cooled D.C. motor and also to show how a commercially available software ANSYS can be used for such analysis, because the temperature distribution inside the motor is essentially a diffusion process and it is very difficult to analyze it precisely because of three dimensional effect and imponderable parameters such as the thermal contact resistance between the materials. The average temperature rise and various losses of different parts of a D.C. Motor has been provided by Integrated electrical company, Bangalore.

Thermal modeling of a linear induction motor used to drive a power supply system for an electric locomotive

Thermal Science, 2018

In this article a thermal modeling is developed for a double sided linear induction motor which is used to drive a power supply system for an electric locomotive. Two cases were considered for the linear motor, with full plate armature and with sectioned plate armature. The thermal model has been obtained with Pro/Engineering software package and the mesh of the 3D thermal model has been done using tetrahedron solid elements types. Experimental validation of the model has been realized too. Errors between the simulations and the experimental data (between 1% and 4%) show that the proposed model can be used for accurate precision of the heat distribution on the linear motor.