Electric energy is arguably a key agent for our material prosperity. With the notable
exception of photovoltaic generators, electric generators are exclusively used to produce …

Electric machines provide the conversion of mechanical energy to electrical energy (in the
generating mode) and vice versa (in the motoring mode), via magnetic energy storage in …

This paper describes the design procedure followed to realize a high-speed synchronous
reluctance machine for aeronautical application. The attention is mainly focused on the rotor …

Synchronous reluctance (SyR) machines can constitute a promising alternative to
permanent magnet machines for low‐cost applications. The recent literature reports some …

This work is focused on the design optimization of electrical machines that are used in small-
scale direct-drive aerogenerators. A ducted wind turbine, equipped with a diffuser, is …

This paper proposes a procedure for the fast preliminary design of Internal Permanent
Magnet machines for traction application. Given the stack diameter and electric loading, the …

Synchronous reluctance machine (SynRM) is one of the candidates of high‐speed
application drives. The rotor of this machine, as the most important and most challenging …

This study considers the design of surface‐mounted permanent magnet electrical machines
for high‐speed applications and proposes a methodology to determine the maximum …

Rare earth metals are particularly required as a basic component of permanent magnets in
modern traction drives for electric vehicles. Due to the limited global resources of raw …

Synchronous reluctance machines, including the permanent magnet assisted variants are
competitive motor topologies if the application requires high efficiency and a cost effective …