Electrical Machine Design Procedure — Lesson 1

This lesson covers the generalized procedure for designing any type of electrical machines. It begins with defining the basic requirements and specifications, deciding the type of machine, and understanding the construction. The lesson then delves into the steps of designing the stator core, rotor, and analyzing machine parameters. It also discusses the importance of verifying saturation limits, checking standards for final design, and considering thermal design.

Video Highlights

00:28 - Defining basic requirements and specifications
02:58 - Finding main dimensions of the machine
04:59 - Designing the stator core
06:21 - Designing the rotor
8:30 - Analyzing machine parameters
10:13 - Verifying saturation limits
11:41 - Checking standards for final design
12:21 - Considering thermal design
13:06 - Verifying the figure of merits

Key Takeaways

- The design of electrical machines starts with defining the basic requirements and specifications.
- The type of machine and its construction are crucial factors in the design process.
- The stator core and rotor design are significant steps in the design process.
- Analyzing machine parameters, verifying saturation limits, and checking standards for the final design are essential steps.
- The thermal design should be considered to ensure the machine can operate efficiently under different conditions.
- The figure of merits, such as magnetic shear stress, torque to weight ratio, and power to weight ratio, should be verified to ensure the machine's performance.