State-of-the-Art Lightweight Implementation Methods in Electrical Machines

Autor: Han Zhao, Jing Li, Xiaochen Zhang, Bin Xiong, Chenyi Zhao, Yixiao Ruan, Huanran Wang, Jing Zhang, Zhouwei Lan, Xiaoyan Huang, He Zhang
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Machines, Vol 12, Iss 5, p 339 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2075-1702
DOI: 10.3390/machines12050339
Popis: The demand for high-power density motors has been increasing due to their remarkable output capability and compact construction. To achieve a significant improvement in motor power density, lightweight design methods have been recognized as an effective enabler. Therefore, extensive investigations have been conducted to reduce motor mass and achieve lightweight configurations through the exploration of lightweight materials, structures and manufacturing techniques. This article provides a comprehensive review and summary of state-of-the-art lightweight implementation methods for electrical machines, including the utilization of lightweight materials, structural lightweight design, and incorporation of advanced manufacturing technologies, such as additive manufacturing techniques. The advantages and limitations of each approach are also discussed in this paper. Furthermore, some comments and forecasts on potential future methodologies for motor lightweighting are also provided.
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