A novel two-layer winding topology for sub-harmonic synchronous machines

Abstract

With optimized design and modern brushless operation, wound rotor synchronous machines are resurrecting as a strong contender in many applications presently dominated by permanent magnet machines. Considering the notion, this paper introduces a novel brushless synchronous machine topology that utilizes sub-harmonic magnetomotive force (MMF) of its stator winding for desirable brushless operation. It is significant to state that the sub-harmonic MMF component that is used in this novel topology is one-fourth of the fundamental MMF component, whereas, in previous practices, it was half. Moreover, the stator of the machine uses a new winding arrangement of two sets of balanced three-phase windings wound in two layers to produce the fundamental and the sub-harmonic MMF. To achieve the brushless excitation, the rotor utilizes an additional winding that is used to induce the electromotive force (EMF) by the sub-harmonic MMF component of the stator. This novel two-layer stator winding topology permits the utilization of maximum allowable space in the stator to house conductors in all of its 48 slots, which was not the case in previous papers. To validate the performance, and feasibility, an 8-pole 48-slot brushless wound rotor synchronous motor is designed, and a 2-D finite element analysis simulation is conducted, where the topology shows immense potential in terms of better torque performance.

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