Rotor design optimization for a reaction sphere actuator

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Author
Rossini, Leopoldo
Mingard, Stefan
Boletis, Alexis
Forzani, Eugenio
Onillon, Emmanuel
Perriard, Yves
Abstract
This article presents the design optimization of an 8-pole permanent magnet rotor of a reaction sphere actuator. The optimization of design parameters is carried out to minimize the rotor magnetic flux density distortion given constraints on the strength of the rotor flux and on the mass. Finally, experimental measurements on the manufactured rotor are reported showing a strong correspondence with specified flux density values.
Publication Reference
2012 15th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems (ICEMS), Sapporo (Japan), pp. 1-6
Year
2012-10
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