How to design a motor with a given set of requirements?

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To design a motor that meets specific requirements, including being a 3-phase synchronous motor with a 480V, 50Hz output and a hysteresis type using alnico, initial design values are crucial. The motor must deliver a torque of 0.6 N.m, with dimensions not exceeding 150 mm and an air gap of at least 0.5 mm. A rotating magnetic field will be generated in the air gap, and the rotor will function similarly to an induction motor with a solid steel rotor. References such as Tuomo Aho's thesis on electromagnetic design can provide valuable insights and procedures for designing specialized motors. Understanding these foundational principles is essential for successful motor design.
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Let's suppose we are given a set of requirements and we are to design a motor that meets them. Requirements are:
3 phase synchronous, 480v, 50Hz and of hysteresis type and alnico is the only available option and it should deliver a 0.6N.m output torque.

Dimensions should not exceed 150 mm and air gap should not be smaller that 0.5 mm.

Where to start the design? What should be the initial values to start with and are there any references that can give these typical values that later on will be tuned during the design steps? Is there any reference that offers a procedure for design of special motors like the one in question?

If there are good books and references that you know of please let me know.

Cordialy,
Omid Feyz Najafian
 
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If the supply system is a three phase system then a rotating magnetic field will be created in the air gap. The rotor will behave as an induction motor with solid steel rotor.
See-for instance:
ELECTROMAGNETIC DESIGN OF A SOLID STEEL ROTOR MOTOR FOR DEMANDING OPERATION ENVIRONMENTS
by by Tuomo Aho
[Thesis for the degree of Doctor of Science (Technology)]
LAPPEENRANTA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Finland
December 2007
 
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Babadag said:
If the supply system is a three phase system then a rotating magnetic field will be created in the air gap. The rotor will behave as an induction motor with solid steel rotor.
See-for instance:
ELECTROMAGNETIC DESIGN OF A SOLID STEEL ROTOR MOTOR FOR DEMANDING OPERATION ENVIRONMENTS
by by Tuomo Aho
[Thesis for the degree of Doctor of Science (Technology)]
LAPPEENRANTA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Finland
December 2007

Dear Sir,

Thank you for your time.

sincerely,
Omid Feyz Najafian
 
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