Materials for electric machines suited for high-temperature applications: A survey

Amedeo Vannini, Alessandro Marfoli, Luca Papini, Paolo Bolognesi, Christopher Gerada

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Abstract

The push towards the concept of More Electric Aircraft (MEA) and More Electric Engine (MEE) has introduced new challenges in the electric machines design. In fact, the eventual integration of the electric starter/generator directly into the engine envelope would allow to remove any accessory gearbox, leading to a potential improvement of the overall reliability and efficiency of the system with a consequent reduction of the environmental impact. However, the integration of an electric machine within the turbo-fan engine requires a completely new design approach, since conventional materials cannot withstand the high temperatures up to 500°C usually found in such harsh environment.In this paper a survey on the main materials that can be used for electrical machines operating at high temperature (hot spot 500°C) is presented, illustrating their key characteristics and the main manufacturing challenges related to the operation in a such hostile environment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2021 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis, WEMDCD 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages101-106
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781728176154
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 8 Apr 2021
Event2021 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis, WEMDCD 2021 - Virtual, Modena, Italy
Duration: 8 Apr 20219 Apr 2021

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2021 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis, WEMDCD 2021

Conference

Conference2021 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis, WEMDCD 2021
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityVirtual, Modena
Period8/04/219/04/21

Keywords

  • Conductors
  • High-Temperature
  • Insulators
  • Laminations
  • MEA
  • MEE
  • Permanent Magnets
  • Starter/Generator

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Control and Optimization

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