Permanent Magnet Demagnetization Characteristics Analysis of a Variable Flux Memory Motor Using Coupled Preisach Modeling and FEM

This paper deals with the PM performance evaluations in a variable flux memory motor (VFMM) using a coupled finite element method (FEM) and Preisach modeling, which is presented to analyze the magnetic characteristics of permanent magnets. The focus of this paper is the operation characteristics evaluation relative to magnetizing direction and quantity of permanent magnets on re-, demagnetization condition in a variable flux memory motor(VFMM).