We herein propose a novel high-torque-density flux-switching permanent magnet machine (FSPMM) which adopted phase-group concentrated-coil (PGCC) winding and a cogging torque reduction technique. The PGCC winding was applied to increase the torque density. In order to maximize the torque of the FSPMM that utilizes the PGCC windings, the performance according to stator slots/rotor poles combinations were compared. A machine which had 12 stator slots and 13 rotor poles (12S13P) was selected for its top average torque value. However, the 12S13P PGCC FSPMM contains high cogging torque that must be reduced. The cogging torque reduction technique is applied, and the parameters used in the technique are further optimized to achieve the target average torque, while suppressing the cogging torque as much as possible. The optimization process was performed with a collaboration of the genetic algorithm and Kriging method. The analysis results of the optimized design exhibited huge reductions in the cogging torque and eventually in the torque ripple from the initial machine, with reasonable average torque reduction. The entire work was evaluated experimentally using a manufactured prototype.

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A high gear ratio flux switching permanent magnet machine (HFSPM) was proposed to improve the torque performance in flux switching permanent magnet machine (FSPM). Conventional FSPMs address flux bypass issue when designed with a high gear ratio. The HFSPM adopts a dual rotor structure to overcome this flux bypass issue. First, the cause and effect of flux bypass issue was discussed using a magnetic equivalent circuit (MEC). Further, the process of overcoming the flux bypass issue using dual rotor structure was discussed. An alternative HFSPM, consequent pole HFSPM (CP-HFSPM), was proposed to enhance torque performance. The CP-HFSPM was optimized for high torque performance and proper power factor.