Systematic Analysis of Axial Flux Synchronous Reluctance Machines Considering End Windings in a Fixed Installation Space
Schäfer A, Gong Y, Zürrlein T, Bajah Y, Parspour N (2026)
Publication Type: Conference contribution
Publication year: 2026
Original Authors: Adrian Schäfer, Yuancong Gong, Tobias Zürrlein, Yazan Bajah, Nejila Parspour
Event location: Funchal
DOI: 10.1109/ICEM68283.2026.11757067
Abstract
A systematic performance investigation of Axial Flux Synchronous Reluctance Machines (AF-SynRMs) across various topologies within fixed installation constraints is presented. By employing an efficient Magnetic Equivalent Circuit (MEC) model that accounts for complex winding layouts, end winding space, and saturation, over 110000 design candidates are evaluated within minutes. The methodology is validated against FEA simulations, showing high accuracy in torque estimation. The results identify the AF-YASA topology as superior, achieving peak volumetric torque densities of 40.4 Nm/l. Furthermore, the study reveals that distributed windings outperform fractional-slot concentrated windings for high torque density applications although the end winding volume is considered, providing new insights into AF-SynRM design optimization.
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Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule (RWTH) Aachen
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Universität Stuttgart
Germany (DE)
Germany (DE)
Universität Stuttgart
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How to cite
APA:
Schäfer, A., Gong, Y., Zürrlein, T., Bajah, Y., & Parspour, N. (2026). Systematic Analysis of Axial Flux Synchronous Reluctance Machines Considering End Windings in a Fixed Installation Space. In Proceedings of the 2026 International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM). Funchal, PT.
MLA:
Schäfer, Adrian, et al. "Systematic Analysis of Axial Flux Synchronous Reluctance Machines Considering End Windings in a Fixed Installation Space." Proceedings of the 2026 International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM), Funchal 2026.
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