Demagnetization Analysis of Permanent Magnets According to Rotor Types of Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Abstract

This paper shows a study on the demagnetization performance analysis of permanent magnet according to three kinds of rotor types of an interior permanent magnet synchronous motor (IPMSM). It is very important to consider demagnetization performance as well as motor performance such as rated torque, output current, and efficiency when designing IPMSM. Three kinds of rotor types according to permanent magnet arrangement; single layer type, v shape type, and double layer type are generally used for IPMSM. In the paper, the magnetic equivalent circuits according to each rotor type are proposed in order for initial design of thickness of permanent magnets considering demagnetization by lumped constant related to magnetic circuit. The volume of permanent magnets per pole and back EMF of each rotor type is assumed to equal for the comparison of demagnetization of IPMSMs with same performance each other. Next, distribution of demagnetization in the permanent magnet is analyzed by using finite element method (FEM) for the verification of the results by magnetic equivalent circuit.