Modelling and Analysis of a New Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Biased Eddy Current Brake

GÜLEÇ M., AYDIN M.

22nd International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM), Lausanne, Switzerland, 4 - 07 September 2016, pp.459-465 identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Doi Number: 10.1109/icelmach.2016.7732566
  • City: Lausanne
  • Country: Switzerland
  • Page Numbers: pp.459-465
  • Keywords: axial flux permanent magnet eddy current brake, finite element analysis, eddy current brake
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This paper describes a novel axial flux permanent magnet (AFPM) biased eddy current brake (ECB). Structure, principles of operation and benefits of the proposed AFPM-ECB compared to conventional ECBs are presented. A non-linear magnetic equivalent circuit based design model is generated for the proposed AFPM-ECB. Detailed 3D finite element models (FEM) are created to see more accurate breaking torque capability of the system. The work is also compared with a conventional ECB which was built and tested. It was shown that more torque capability and faster response time can be achieved with the proposed AFPM-ECB.