A Review of Transverse Flux Machines Topologies and Design

Víctor Ballestín-Bernad, Jesús Sergio Artal-Sevil and José Antonio Domínguez-Navarro
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Víctor Ballestín-Bernad: Department of Electrical Engineering, School of Engineering and Architecture, University of Zaragoza, C/María de Luna, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
Jesús Sergio Artal-Sevil: Department of Electrical Engineering, School of Engineering and Architecture, University of Zaragoza, C/María de Luna, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
José Antonio Domínguez-Navarro: Department of Electrical Engineering, School of Engineering and Architecture, University of Zaragoza, C/María de Luna, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain

Energies, 2021, vol. 14, issue 21, 1-34

Abstract: High torque and power density are unique merits of transverse flux machines (TFMs). TFMs are particularly suitable for use in direct-drive systems, that is, those power systems with no gearbox between the electric machine and the prime mover or load. Variable speed wind turbines and in-wheel traction seem to be great-potential applications for TFMs. Nevertheless, the cogging torque, efficiency, power factor and manufacturing of TFMs should still be improved. In this paper, a comprehensive review of TFMs topologies and design is made, dealing with TFM applications, topologies, operation, design and modeling.

Keywords: transverse flux machines; review; permanent magnets; variable speed; wind power; electric vehicle (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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