Sang-Yeop Kwak

Characteristic analysis of multilayer-buried magnet synchronous motor using fixed permeability method

The direct (d)- and quadrature (q)-axis inductance characteristics of the interior permanent-magnet synchronous motor (IPMSM) are presented, with an emphasis on the cross-coupling effects. Nonlinear variation of phase inductance is investigated, according to the rotor position on entire stator current excitations. We also propose a new analytical method, called the fixed permeability method (FPM). We applied this method (FPM) to steel-cored permanent-magnet linear synchronous motors for large powered linear motional applications. Experimental data were found to corroborate the findings obtained by the FPM method. We also used FPM to analyze magnetic saturation characteristics of the prototype IPMSM, and compared the air-gap flux density and d- and q-axis inductance with the conventional finite element analysis results.

Design of HTS Magnets for a 600 kJ SMES

Development of a 600 kJ Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES) system is in progress by Korean Electric Research Institute (KERI). High-temperature superconducting (HTS) wires are going to be used for the winding of the system. The design of the HTS windings for the system is presented in this paper. We considered BSCCO-2223 wire for the HTS windings. The operating temperature of the winding was decided to be 20 K which will be accomplished by conduction cooling method using cryo-coolers. Auto-Tuning Niching Genetic Algorithm was adopted for an optimization method of the HTS magnets in the SMES system. The objective function of the optimal process was minimizing the total amount of the HTS wire. We also estimated the AC loss which can be generated in the discharge period. These HTS windings are going to be applied to the SMES system whose purpose is the stabilization of the power grid

An Improved Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm Mimicking Territorial Dispute Between Groups for Multimodal Function Optimization Problems

In the present paper, an improved particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm for multimodal function optimization is proposed. The new algorithm, named auto-tuning multigrouped PSO (AT-MGPSO) algorithm mimics natural phenomena in ecosystem such as territorial dispute between different group members and immigration of weak groups, resulting in automatic determination of the size of each groups territory and robust convergence. The usefulness of the proposed algorithm is verified by the application to a specially designed test function and a practical electromagnetic optimization problem.

A Research on Iron Loss of IPMSM With a Fractional Number of Slot Per Pole

In this paper, we investigated rotor iron loss of interior permanent magnet synchronous machine (IPMSM), which has distributed armature windings. In order to study the iron loss with the effect of slot-pole combination, two machines for high-speed operation such as electric vehicle were designed. One is fractional slot winding and the other is conventional one. In the analysis, we developed a new iron loss model of electrical machines for high-speed operation. The calculated iron loss was compared with the experimental data. It was clarified that the proposed method can estimate iron loss effectively at high-speed operation. Based on this newly proposed method, we analyzed iron loss of the two machines according to their driving conditions. From the analysis results, it was shown that rotor iron loss of machine employing fractional slot-winding is definitely large at load condition. In addition, it is interesting that the ratio (rotor iron loss/stator iron loss) becomes larger as the speed of the machines increase if the number of slot per pole is fractional.

Stress Analysis of HTS Magnet for a 600 kJ SMES

Auto tuning niching genetic algorithm was used to design optimal HTS magnets for the 600 kJ class SMES system under several design constraint conditions. Constraint conditions were operation loss of magnet (less than 2 W), inductance of magnet (less than 24 H), the number of double pancake coils (about 10 DPCs), the number of turns of DPC (less than 300 turns), outer diameter of DPC (close to 800 mm) and total length of HTS wire in a DPC (less than 500 m). As a result of optimum design, we obtained design parameters for the 600 kJ SMES magnet according to two operating currents, 360 A and 370 A. However, even though the HTS magnet was designed optimally in respect to the electromagnetics, consideration of mechanical integrity due to the stress by Lorentz force must not be neglected for the stable operation of the SMES system. Therefore, we developed a program, through the finite element method (FEM), for stress analysis due to Lorentz force in operation of the SMES system. In this paper, the stresses (radial and hoop stress) imposed on the designed HTS magnets were calculated by the program, and the results of stress analysis were discussed.

Conceptual Design of HTS Magnet for a 5 MJ Class SMES

Superconducting magnetic energy storage (SMES) systems with High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) wires have been actively developed world-wide. A 600 kJ class SMES with Bi-2223 HTS wire has been in development as a national project since 2004 and is currently approaching the final testing stage of the first of three phases. In the second phase of the project, several MJ class HTS SMES will be developed. In this paper, designs of magnets for 5 MJ class SMES with DI-BSSCO and YBCO coated conductor are presented and compared.

Characteristic Analysis for IPMSM Considering Flux-Linkage Ripple

In a multi-layer interior permanent magnet synchronous motor, the d- and q-axis parameters vary nonlinearly according to different load conditions, consequently changing the level of saturation. The flux-linkage of d- and q-axis conveys ripple characteristics resulting from mechanical structure and degree of magnetic saturation. If the calculated flux-linkage is correct, the torque using the Maxwell stress tensor method is the same torque calculated by the flux-linkage. However, discrepancy between results exists. In this paper, the d- and q-axis flux-linkage, in consideration of the ripple characteristic, is calculated. Simulation results are then compared with experimental results.

AC Loss and Thermal Stability of HTS Model Coils for a 600 kJ SMES

A 600 kJ superconducting magnetic energy storage system (SMES) project with high temperature superconductor (HTS) started as a national project in Korea. The HTS model coils were designed and fabricated for a preliminary test prior to the creation of a full scale prototype. Single reinforced BSCCO-2223 wires were used for the model coils and the operating temperature was decided to be 20 K. Even though an SMES is not an AC-powered device, time-varying currents during the charging and discharging periods lead to the generation of time-variation magnetic fields applied to the model coils and the generation of AC loss. In this paper, AC loss and the temperature distribution of model coils are analyzed and discussed.

Optimization of multilayer buried magnet synchronous machine combined with stress and thermal analysis

Optimal design process of multilayer buried magnet synchronous machine combined with mechanical and thermal analysis is presented in this paper. Fast stress and thermal analysis method using electromagnetic analysis information is explained in detail. Through the optimization result and comparison with experimental data, the validity of proposed method is verified

The Optimal Design of 600 kJ SMES Magnet Based on Stress and Magnetic Field Analysis

In the development of large scale superconducting magnetic energy storage (SMES) systems, the problem of mechanical stresses induced in the windings by Lorentz force becomes more critical as dimensions of system and magnetic field increase. In this paper, an optimal design process of a 600 kJ SMES magnet combined with mechanical stress analysis is presented. A stress analysis method based on electromagnetic finite element analysis (FEA) is explained in detail. The results of the analysis led to the development of an optimum design, electro-magnetically and mechanically, of a single-pole double pancake coil (DPC) type 600 kJ SMES magnet. The stress in each DPC are described along with recommendations for winding tension in the manufacturing process to minimize radial and hoop stress in each DPC.