Optimization of the magnetic system of a brushless DC motor with rare-earth permanent magnets

Abstract

This article discusses the causes of cogging torque pulsations in a deenergized brushless dc motor (BLDC) with a tooth stator and magnetoelectricity stimulation. Based on the causes that we identify, we propose a method of reducing cogging torque pulsations in order to improve the rotation speed uniformity of a BLDC. The method is based on optimization of the number of stator slots, which determines the type of stator winding for a given number of poles in magneto-electric machines. For the maximum possible reduction of cogging torque pulsations, it is proposed to bevel the stator slots at an angle divisible by the main tooth harmonic period. All analytical calculations were performed with the use of numerical methods for mathematical modeling of the magnetic field in the magneto-electric machines with the use of Elcut specialized software. Based on the calculation results, recommendations for the design of a BLDC with a minimum level of cogging torque pulsations were elaborated. Our theoretical studies have been checked by experimental investigations of a DBM 142-18-3 motor and applied to the design of the BLDC (DBM series) manufactured by JSC Electroprivod, Kirov. Electric motors of DBM series are used as precision electric drives for metalworking equipment, where a high uniformity of rotation speed is a major requirement.