Modular superconducting axial flux electrical machines for large scale civil aircraft

本项目将研究航空用轴向磁通超导电机，重点研究模块化设计如何帮助提高电机额定值。候选人将使用有限元软件来模拟轴向磁通超导电机，转子和定子盘的数量会发生变化。考生将使用第二代高温超导体研究超导转子和超导定子。将开发固定额定值模块的设计方法，并探索使用模块化设计扩大机器额定值的可能性。在项目结束时，将对兆瓦级电机进行概念设计，并使用仿真工具对其机械和电气性能进行评估。EPSRC iCASE凭证#220166

This project will study the axial-flux superconducting motor for aviation applications, focusing on how modular design can help scale-up the motor rating. The candidate will use finite element software to simulate axial-flux superconducting motors, with variations in the number of rotor and stator disks. The candidate will study both the superconducting rotor and superconducting stator, using the second generation high temperature superconductors. A design methodology for a fixed rating modular will be developed, and the possibilities to scale-up the machine rating using modular design will be explored. At the end of the project, a MW level motor will be conceptually designed, with its mechanical and electrical performances evaluated using simulation tools.EPSRC ICASE voucher #220166