Design of an additively manufactured thermal solution for an axial flux switched reluctance motor
This study presents the design and evaluation of an additively manufactured thermal solution for an axial flux switched reluctance motor, aimed at enhancing its applicability in light unmanned aircraft propulsion. The primary objective is to optimize the motor's power-to-weight ratio by improvi...
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| author | Martin Sarap Shalini Singh Ants Kallaste Ahmed Qureshi Hans Tiismus Toomas Vaimann Payam Shams Ghahfarokhi |
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| description | This study presents the design and evaluation of an additively manufactured thermal solution for an axial flux switched reluctance motor, aimed at enhancing its applicability in light unmanned aircraft propulsion. The primary objective is to optimize the motor's power-to-weight ratio by improving its thermal management through innovative heatsink designs. The methodology involves a comprehensive design procedure to dimension a conventional finned heatsink. The performance of the heatsink is experimentally tested under practical conditions using a motorette setup and cooling fans. Key findings indicate that the proposed thermal solution can enable very high current densities for an air-cooled electrical machine. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8c03a51c29e04cb2ae72dc538397d75c2025-02-02T05:27:31ZengElsevierCase Studies in Thermal Engineering2214-157X2025-02-0166105805Design of an additively manufactured thermal solution for an axial flux switched reluctance motorMartin Sarap0Shalini Singh1Ants Kallaste2Ahmed Qureshi3Hans Tiismus4Toomas Vaimann5Payam Shams Ghahfarokhi6Department of Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics, Tallinn University of Technology, 19086, Tallinn, Estonia; Corresponding author.Additive Design and Manufacturing Systems Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, CanadaDepartment of Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics, Tallinn University of Technology, 19086, Tallinn, EstoniaAdditive Design and Manufacturing Systems Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, CanadaDepartment of Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics, Tallinn University of Technology, 19086, Tallinn, EstoniaDepartment of Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics, Tallinn University of Technology, 19086, Tallinn, EstoniaElectrical Engineering Unit, Tampere University, Fi-33014, Tampere, FinlandThis study presents the design and evaluation of an additively manufactured thermal solution for an axial flux switched reluctance motor, aimed at enhancing its applicability in light unmanned aircraft propulsion. The primary objective is to optimize the motor's power-to-weight ratio by improving its thermal management through innovative heatsink designs. The methodology involves a comprehensive design procedure to dimension a conventional finned heatsink. The performance of the heatsink is experimentally tested under practical conditions using a motorette setup and cooling fans. Key findings indicate that the proposed thermal solution can enable very high current densities for an air-cooled electrical machine.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X25000656Additive manufacturingElectrical machinesThermal solutionsSwitched reluctance motor |
| spellingShingle | Martin Sarap Shalini Singh Ants Kallaste Ahmed Qureshi Hans Tiismus Toomas Vaimann Payam Shams Ghahfarokhi Design of an additively manufactured thermal solution for an axial flux switched reluctance motor Case Studies in Thermal Engineering Additive manufacturing Electrical machines Thermal solutions Switched reluctance motor |
| title | Design of an additively manufactured thermal solution for an axial flux switched reluctance motor |
| title_full | Design of an additively manufactured thermal solution for an axial flux switched reluctance motor |
| title_fullStr | Design of an additively manufactured thermal solution for an axial flux switched reluctance motor |
| title_full_unstemmed | Design of an additively manufactured thermal solution for an axial flux switched reluctance motor |
| title_short | Design of an additively manufactured thermal solution for an axial flux switched reluctance motor |
| title_sort | design of an additively manufactured thermal solution for an axial flux switched reluctance motor |
| topic | Additive manufacturing Electrical machines Thermal solutions Switched reluctance motor |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X25000656 |
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