Electromagnetic design and optimization analysis on an embedded segmented rotor flux switching machine

With the increase of power offtake requirements, it is proposed that the more electric engine (MEE) draws electrical power from a generator mounted directly on the gas turbine shaft-line without the use of a gearbox. It is expected that this arrangement will improve the power density and reliability of the whole system. The challenges include limited available space, high temperature, affordability, high power density and an exceedingly high reliability requirement. The segmented rotor flux switching machine is one of the promising topologies that are suitable for this application. The objective of this article is to investigate quantitatively the influence of several design parameters on the electromagnetic performance. The design parameters include, the excitation type, stator split ratio, segmented rotor length and load advance angle. Back EMF, cogging torque, average torque, torque ripple and magnetic force are considered to be the key evaluation criteria and are used to guide the search for the optimized design. The material discussed in this paper may be helpful to provide insight in the selection of key design parameters in the direct shaft-line gas turbine generators.