Optimizing the Design of Radial/Axial PMSM and SRM used for Powered Wheel-Chairs

Authors: D. Fodorean, D.C. Popa, F. Jurca, M. Ruba

Abstract:

the paper presents the optimization results for several electrical machines dedicated for powered electric wheel-chairs. The optimization, using the Hook-Jeeves algorithm, was employed based on a design approach which takes into consideration the road conditions. Also, through numerical simulations (based on finite element method), the analytical approach was validated. The optimization approach gave satisfactory results and the best suited variant was chosen for the motorization of the wheel-chair.

Keywords: electrical machines, numerical validation, optimization, electric wheel chair.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI): doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1081808

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