{"title":"Novel Asymmetric Variable Flux Memory Machines With U-Type PM Configurations","authors":"Qiang Wei;Z. Q. Zhu;Yinzhao Zheng;Hui Yang;Seyedmilad Kazemisangdehi;Jianghua Feng;Shuying Guo;Yifeng Li;Shouzhi Feng","doi":"10.1109/TIA.2026.3656809","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, two novel asymmetric variable flux memory machines with U-type permanent magnet (PM) configurations are proposed. These designs feature variable PMs (VPMs) placed on one side and constant PMs (CPMs) on the opposite side of the U-shaped cavity, with or without additional VPMs in the middle cavity. Both machines are firstly designed and optimized using finite element method with the same 21-slot/4-pole stator and rotor inner/outer diameters. The electromagnetic performance of the optimized designs are analyzed and compared. Results show that the middle VPMs can enhance the flux regulation (FR) capacity but contribute less to the torque. As a result, the machine with the middle VPMs can achieve a wide FR range and improved overall efficiency, whereas the machine without the middle VPMs can deliver higher torque density. Finally, two prototypes are fabricated and tested for validation.","PeriodicalId":13337,"journal":{"name":"IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications","volume":"62 5","pages":"7120-7132"},"PeriodicalIF":5.2000,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications","FirstCategoryId":"5","ListUrlMain":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11362935/","RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"2026/1/23 0:00:00","PubModel":"Epub","JCR":"Q2","JCRName":"ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
In this paper, two novel asymmetric variable flux memory machines with U-type permanent magnet (PM) configurations are proposed. These designs feature variable PMs (VPMs) placed on one side and constant PMs (CPMs) on the opposite side of the U-shaped cavity, with or without additional VPMs in the middle cavity. Both machines are firstly designed and optimized using finite element method with the same 21-slot/4-pole stator and rotor inner/outer diameters. The electromagnetic performance of the optimized designs are analyzed and compared. Results show that the middle VPMs can enhance the flux regulation (FR) capacity but contribute less to the torque. As a result, the machine with the middle VPMs can achieve a wide FR range and improved overall efficiency, whereas the machine without the middle VPMs can deliver higher torque density. Finally, two prototypes are fabricated and tested for validation.
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The scope of the IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications includes all scope items of the IEEE Industry Applications Society, that is, the advancement of the theory and practice of electrical and electronic engineering in the development, design, manufacture, and application of electrical systems, apparatus, devices, and controls to the processes and equipment of industry and commerce; the promotion of safe, reliable, and economic installations; industry leadership in energy conservation and environmental, health, and safety issues; the creation of voluntary engineering standards and recommended practices; and the professional development of its membership.