Three-Dimensional Magnetic Field Modeling of a Cylindrical Halbach Array

A semi-analytical description of the 3-D magnetic field distribution of a cylindrical quasi-Halbach permanent magnet array is derived. This model avoids the necessity of time-consuming finite element analyses and allows for fast parameterization to investigate the influence of the number of segments on the magnetic flux density distribution. The segmented magnet is used to approximate an ideal radial magnetized ring in a cylindrical quasi-Halbach array. The model is obtained by solving the Maxwell equations using the magnetic scalar potential and describes the magnetic fields by a Fourier series

Analytical hybrid model for flux switching permanent magnet machines

With the emergence of energy related issues in the automotive sector, there is a tendency to find new efficient solutions to replace existing electrical machinery. One promising candidate is the flux switching permanent magnet machine (FSPMM). Due to its challenging structure and nonlinear characteristic, in the investigation of the machine, generally finite element method (FEM), and rarely the magnetic equivalent circuit (MEC), are implemented. The following paper introduces an alternative analytical modeling technique by means of a hybrid model, which combines the advantages of the MEC and the Fourier analysis. Index Terms-Flux switching, Fourier analysis, hybrid model, magnetic equivalent circuit, permanent magnet