COMPELPub Date : 2024-09-17DOI: 10.1108/compel-01-2024-0022
Bo Zhang, Xi Chen, Hanwen You, Hong Jin, Hongxiang Peng
{"title":"Identifying the parameters of ultracapacitors based on variable forgetting factor recursive least square","authors":"Bo Zhang, Xi Chen, Hanwen You, Hong Jin, Hongxiang Peng","doi":"10.1108/compel-01-2024-0022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/compel-01-2024-0022","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>Ultracapacitors find extensive applications in various fields because of their high energy density and long cycling periods. However, due to the movement of ions and the arrangement patterns on rough/irregular electrode surfaces during the charge and discharge process of ultracapacitors, the parameters of ultracapacitors usually change with the variation of operating conditions. The purpose of this study is to accurately and quickly identify the parameters of ultracapacitors.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>A variable forgetting factor recursive least square (VFFRLS) algorithm is proposed in this paper for online identifying the equivalent series resistance and capacitance C of ultracapacitors. In this work, a real-time error-based strategy is developed to adaptively regulate the value of the forgetting factor of traditional forgetting factor recursive least square (FFRLS) algorithm. The strategy uses the square of the average time autocorrelation estimation of the prior error and the posterior error between the predicted output and the actual output as the adjustment basis of forgetting factors.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>Experiments were conducted using the proposed scheme, and the results were compared with the estimation results obtained by the recursive least squares (RLS) algorithm and the traditional FFRLS algorithm. The maximum root mean square error between the estimated values and actual values for VFFRLS is 3.63%, whereas for FFRLS it is 9.61%, and for RLS it is 19.33%.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>By using the proposed VFFRLS algorithm, a relatively high precision can be achieved for the online parameter estimation of ultracapacitors. Besides, the dynamic balance between parameter stability and tracking performance can be validated by dynamically adjusting the forgetting factor.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":501376,"journal":{"name":"COMPEL","volume":"28 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142217481","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
COMPELPub Date : 2024-09-12DOI: 10.1108/compel-06-2024-0247
Fawzy Alsharif, Cetin Kurnaz
{"title":"A compound reconfigurable series-fed microstrip antenna for satellite communication applications","authors":"Fawzy Alsharif, Cetin Kurnaz","doi":"10.1108/compel-06-2024-0247","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/compel-06-2024-0247","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This paper aims to present an innovative reconfigurable series-fed microstrip antenna using radiofrequency positive intrinsic negative (RF PIN) diodes for cognitive S-band and C-band satellite communications. The antenna can dynamically reconfigure its frequency, polarization and radiation pattern to meet diverse application needs.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>The design involves a reconfigurable four-element microstrip antenna using FR4 substrate and copper patches. RF PIN diodes enable dynamic frequency, polarization and radiation pattern reconfiguration. Simulations and optimizations are performed using CST and HFSS, using techniques like the Nelder-Mead algorithm, particle swarm optimization, covariance matrix adaptation and trust region framework. An antenna prototype is also fabricated to validate the simulations.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The proposed antenna demonstrates significant reconfigurability: it switches between S-band (2.45 GHz, 2.52 GHz) and C-band (5.55 GHz, 5.59 GHz) with bandwidths of 120 MHz and 550 MHz, respectively. It transitions between circular and linear polarization in the S-band and modifies the radiation pattern by 45 degrees, providing an alternative radiation direction in the C-band. The antenna achieves a maximum gain of 5.95 dBi at 2.52 GHz and 93% efficiency at 5.55 GHz. Simulated results closely match those from the fabricated prototype, confirming the design’s validity.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>The innovative use of RF PIN diodes enables comprehensive reconfigurability in frequency, polarization and radiation patterns within a single microstrip antenna, meeting the demands of S-band and C-band satellite communications. This study demonstrates superior performance, significant gains and efficiencies across various reconfiguration modes, validated by rigorous simulation and practical fabrication. The simple structural design further distinguishes this study from others in the field.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":501376,"journal":{"name":"COMPEL","volume":"22 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142217482","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"On-load magnetic field calculation for linear permanent-magnet actuators using hybrid 2-D finite-element method and Maxwell–Fourier analysis","authors":"Brahim Ladghem-Chikouche, Lazhar Roubache, Kamel Boughrara, Frédéric Dubas, Zakarya Djelloul-Khedda, Rachid Ibtiouen","doi":"10.1108/compel-03-2024-0136","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/compel-03-2024-0136","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The purpose of this study is to present a novel extended hybrid analytical method (HAM) that leverages a two-dimensional (2-D) coupling between the semi-analytical Maxwell–Fourier analysis and the finite element method (FEM) in Cartesian coordinates.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>The proposed model is applied to flat permanent-magnet linear electrical machines with rotor-dual. The magnetic field solution across the entire machine is established by coupling an exact analytical model (AM), designed for regions with relative magnetic permeability equal to unity, with a FEM in ferromagnetic regions. The coupling between AM and FEM occurs bidirectionally (<em>x</em>, <em>y</em>) along the edges separating teeth regions and their adjacent regions through applied boundary conditions.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The developed HAM yields accurate results concerning the magnetic flux density distribution, cogging force and induced voltage under various operating conditions, including magnetic or geometric parameters. A comparison with hybrid finite-difference and hybrid reluctance network methods demonstrates very satisfactory agreement with 2-D FEM.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>The original contribution of this paper lies in establishing a direct coupling between the semi-analytical Maxwell–Fourier analysis and the FEM, particularly at the interface between adjacent regions with differing magnetic parameters.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":501376,"journal":{"name":"COMPEL","volume":"162 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142217483","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Design and analysis of double-permanent-magnet enhanced hybrid stepping machine with tangential and radial magnetization","authors":"Xiaobao Chai, Jinglin Liu, RuiZhi Guan, Minglang Xiao","doi":"10.1108/compel-03-2024-0157","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/compel-03-2024-0157","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>To improve the output torque density of the machine and to be better suited for automation applications, this paper aims to propose a double-permanent-magnet enhanced hybrid stepping machine (DPMEHSM) with tangential and radial magnetization.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>First, the structure of DPMEHSM is introduced and its operation principle is analyzed by describing the variation in stator poles versus time. Second, based on the similar electrical load and amount of PM, the size equations of the DPMEHSM are designed and the main parameters are presented. Third, the electromagnetic performances including the PM flux linkage distribution, magnetic density distribution, air-gap field, back electromotive force (back-EMF), detent torque, holding torque and output torque of DPMEHSM and stator-PM hybrid stepping machine (SPMHSM) are analyzed based on the finite element method.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The results show that the DPMEHSM has superiority in back-EMF, holding torque and output torque.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>This paper proposes a DPMEHSM with tangential and radial magnetization to improve the output torque density.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":501376,"journal":{"name":"COMPEL","volume":"58 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142217484","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
COMPELPub Date : 2024-08-13DOI: 10.1108/compel-01-2024-0027
Long Chen, Zheyu Zhang, Ni An, Xin Wen, Tong Ben
{"title":"Dynamic J-A model improved by waveform scale parameters and R-L type fractional derivatives","authors":"Long Chen, Zheyu Zhang, Ni An, Xin Wen, Tong Ben","doi":"10.1108/compel-01-2024-0027","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/compel-01-2024-0027","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The purpose of this study is to model the global dynamic hysteresis properties with an improved Jiles–Atherton (J-A) model through a unified set of parameters.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>First, the waveform scaling parameters <em>β</em>, <em>λ<sub>k</sub></em> and <em>λ<sub>c</sub></em> are used to improve the calculation accuracy of hysteresis loops at low magnetic flux density. Second, the Riemann–Liouville (R-L) type fractional derivatives technique is applied to modified static inverse J-A model to compute the dynamic magnetic field considering the skin effect in wideband frequency magnetization conditions.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The proposed model is identified and verified by modeling the hysteresis loops whose maximum magnetic flux densities vary from 0.3 to 1.4 T up to 800 Hz using B30P105 electrical steel. Compared with the conventional J-A model, the global simulation ability of the proposed dynamic model is much improved.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>Accurate modeling of the hysteresis properties of electrical steels is essential for analyzing the loss behavior of electrical equipment in finite element analysis (FEA). Nevertheless, the existing inverse Jiles–Atherton (J-A) model can only guarantee the simulation accuracy with higher magnetic flux densities, which cannot guarantee the analysis requirements of considering both low magnetic flux density and high magnetic flux density in FEA. This paper modifies the dynamic J-A model by introducing waveform scaling parameters and the R-L fractional derivative to improve the hysteresis loops’ simulation accuracy from low to high magnetic flux densities with the same set of parameters in a wide frequency range.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":501376,"journal":{"name":"COMPEL","volume":"44 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141944849","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
COMPELPub Date : 2024-08-09DOI: 10.1108/compel-03-2024-0149
He Cheng, Fandi Lin, Jing Wu, Tong Zhang
{"title":"Comparative analysis and optimization design of dual-side-permanent-magnet Halbach array vernier machine for high torque density","authors":"He Cheng, Fandi Lin, Jing Wu, Tong Zhang","doi":"10.1108/compel-03-2024-0149","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/compel-03-2024-0149","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The purpose of this paper is to introduce and analyze a dual-side-permanent-magnet Halbach array vernier (DSPMHV) machine and to propose methods for achieving high torque density.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>Flux harmonics and torque characteristics are analyzed by using finite element analysis. First, a suitable pole-slot combination is selected by comparison. Second, field modulation processes of DSPMHV machine are analyzed to identify the reason for high torque density. And it is compared with dual-side-PM (DSPM) machine to analyze flux harmonic and verify the flux concentrating effect of the Halbach array.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The permanent magnet (PM) field of the DSPM machine is approximately equal to the superposition of stator-PM field and rotor-PM field, which is the reason for high torque density. And the Halbach array can reduce flux leakage and increase the amplitude of main flux harmonics, then further improves torque. Improvement of torque can be achieved by choosing right pole-slot combination, adopting DSPM machine structure, reducing flux leakage and adopting field modulation principle.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>The DSPMHV machine with split-tooth is proposed in this paper by combining the Halbach array with DSPM structure. This paper analyzes the bidirectional field modulation process, the reason for high torque density of the DSPM machine is obtained. Comparison with the DSPM machine verifies the flux concentrating effect of Halbach array. To alleviate the magnetic saturation in part of stator teeth, this paper proposes an improved DSPMHV machine with shaped auxiliary magnet.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":501376,"journal":{"name":"COMPEL","volume":"84 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141944851","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
COMPELPub Date : 2024-08-06DOI: 10.1108/compel-03-2024-0114
Banda Kane, Guillaume Wasselynck, Didier Trichet, Gérard Berthiau
{"title":"Integration of inter-ply electrical percolation phenomena in the multiphysics modelling of laminated composite materials","authors":"Banda Kane, Guillaume Wasselynck, Didier Trichet, Gérard Berthiau","doi":"10.1108/compel-03-2024-0114","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/compel-03-2024-0114","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This study aims to introduce a predictive homogenization model incorporating electrical percolation considerations to forecast the electrical characteristics of unidirectional carbon-epoxy laminate composites.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>This study presents a method for calculating the electrical conductivity tensor for various ply arrangement patterns to elucidate phenomena occurring around the interfaces between plies. These interface models are then integrated into a three-dimensional (3D) magneto-thermal model using the finite element method. A comparative study is conducted between different approaches, emphasizing the advantages of the new model through experimental measurements.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>This research facilitates the innovative integration of electrical percolation considerations, resulting in substantial improvement in the prediction of electrical properties of composites. The validity of this improvement is established through comprehensive validation against existing approaches and experimentation.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Research limitations/implications</h3>\u0000<p>The study primarily focuses on unidirectional carbon-epoxy laminate composites. Further research is needed to extend the model's applicability to other composite materials and configurations.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>The proposed model offers a significant improvement in predicting the electrical properties of composite materials by incorporating electrical percolation considerations at inter-ply interfaces, which have not been addressed in previous studies. This research provides valuable information to improve the accuracy of predictions of the electrical properties of composites and offers a methodology for accounting for these properties in 3D magneto-thermal simulations.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":501376,"journal":{"name":"COMPEL","volume":"30 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141969905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
COMPELPub Date : 2024-07-18DOI: 10.1108/compel-07-2023-0301
Jun Yan Cui, Hakim Epea Silochi, Robert Wieser1, Shi Junwen, Habachi Bilal, Samuel Ngoho, Blaise Ravelo
{"title":"Familiarity analysis and time-advance experimental study of LP-NGD RC-circuit intended to operate with Unity-normalized gain","authors":"Jun Yan Cui, Hakim Epea Silochi, Robert Wieser1, Shi Junwen, Habachi Bilal, Samuel Ngoho, Blaise Ravelo","doi":"10.1108/compel-07-2023-0301","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/compel-07-2023-0301","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The purpose of this paper is to develop a familiarity analysis of resistive-capacitive (RC) network active circuit operating with unfamiliar low-pass (LP) type negative group delay (NGD) behavior. The design method of NGD circuit is validated by simulation with commercial tool and experimental measurement.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>The present research work methodology is structured in three main parts. The familiarity theory of RC-network LP-NGD circuit is developed. The LP-NGD circuit parameters are expressed in function of the targeted time-advance. Then, the feasibility study is based on the theory, simulation and measurement result comparisons.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The RC-network based LP-NGD proof of concept is validated with −1 and −0.5 ms targeted time-advances after design, simulation, test and characterized. The LP-NGD circuit unity gain prototype presents NGD cut-off frequencies of about 269 and 569 Hz for the targeted time-advances, −1 and −0.5 ms, respectively. Bi-exponential and arbitrary waveform signals were tested to verify the targeted time-advance.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Research limitations/implications</h3>\u0000<p>The performance of the unfamiliar LP-NGD topology developed in the present study is limited by the parasitic elements of constituting lumped components.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Practical implications</h3>\u0000<p>The NGD circuit enables to naturally reduce the undesired delay effect from the electronic and communication systems. The NGD circuit can be exploited to reduce the delay induced by electronic devices and system.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Social implications</h3>\u0000<p>As social impacts of the NGD circuit application, the NGD function is one of prominent solutions to improve the technology performances of future electronic device in term of communication aspect and the transportation system.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>The originality of the paper concerns the theoretical approach of the RC-network parameters in function of the targeted time-advance and the input signal bandwidth. In addition, the experimental results are also particularly original.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":501376,"journal":{"name":"COMPEL","volume":"27 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141720022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A study of rare-earth magnet profiles for torque ripple improvement of axial flux permanent magnet machine","authors":"Salman Ali, Neelam Qadeer, Luca Ciprini, Fabrizio Marignetti","doi":"10.1108/compel-06-2023-0212","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/compel-06-2023-0212","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The purpose of this study is to reduce the cogging torque in axial flux permanent magnet (AFPM) machine using optimal magnet shape.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>This study analyzes different magnet shapes for AFPM machine performance enhancement. Three-dimensional (3D) finite element analysis is performed to see the effects of pole shaping on the cogging torque of the AFPM machine.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The magnetic pole shape has a significant effect on cogging torque and overall efficiency. The conventional model has the highest torque whereas the conventional skewing affected cogging torque positively and significantly reduced the cogging torque. The combination of skewing the pole along with face curving is more effective and decreases the cogging torque from 3.88 Nm to 1.5 Nm.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>Rare-earth magnets are the most expensive and important part of AFPM machines. Shape and volume optimization of rare-earth magnets is crucial for the performance of AFPM machines. The research aims to analyze the different permanent magnet designs for performance improvement of the AFPM machine. Conventional flat top trapezoidal, curved-top and skewed-magnet shapes are analyzed and the performance of the AFPM machine is compared with different magnet shapes. Curved-top shape and skewed magnet significantly reduce the cogging torque. Furthermore, a combination of curved-top shape and skew magnet shape is proposed to reduce the cogging torque further and improve the AFPM machine’s overall performance. Newly proposed magnet profile gives skewed curve magnet shapes which reduce the cogging torque further. 3D finite element analysis has been used to analyze the single-sided AFPM with all four different magnet shapes. The research focuses on single-sided AFPM machines, but the results are also valid for double-sided AFPM machines and can be extended to other topologies of AFPM machines.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":501376,"journal":{"name":"COMPEL","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141612083","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
COMPELPub Date : 2024-07-08DOI: 10.1108/compel-10-2023-0549
Manuele Bertoluzzo, Paolo Di Barba, Michele Forzan, Maria Evelina Mognaschi, Elisabetta Sieni
{"title":"Improved compensation networks for dynamic wireless power transfer in a multi-inductor track","authors":"Manuele Bertoluzzo, Paolo Di Barba, Michele Forzan, Maria Evelina Mognaschi, Elisabetta Sieni","doi":"10.1108/compel-10-2023-0549","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/compel-10-2023-0549","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The purpose of the study is to design the compensation network of a dynamic wireless power transfer system, considering the movement of the receiving coil along an electrified track with a large number of inductors buried on the road.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>A finite element model has been developed to calculate the self-inductances of transmitting and receiving coils as well as the mutual inductances between the receiving coil and the transmitting ones in the nearby and for various relative positions. The calculated lumped parameters, self-inductances and mutual inductances depending on the relative positions between the coils, have been considered to design the compensation network of the active coils, which is composed of three capacitive or inductive reactances connected in the T form. The optimal values of the six reactances, three for the transmitting coils and three for the receiving one, have been calculated by resorting to the Genetic Algorithm NSGA-II.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>In this paper, the results obtained by means of the optimizations have broadly discussed. The optimal values of the reactances of the compensation networks show a clear trend in the receiving part of the circuit. On the other hand, the problem seems very sensitive to the values of the reactances in the transmitting circuit.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>Dynamic wireless power transfer system is one of the newest ways of recharging electric vehicles. Hence, the design of compensation networks for this kind of systems is a new topic, and there is the need to investigate possible solutions to obtain a good performance of the recharging system.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":501376,"journal":{"name":"COMPEL","volume":"27 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141552636","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}