Design of a Novel Nine-Phase Ferrite-Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Machine with Skewed Stator Slots

Hongliang Guo, Tianci Wang, Hongwu Chen, Zaixin Song and Chunhua Liu ()
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Hongliang Guo: School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Tianci Wang: School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Hongwu Chen: School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Zaixin Song: School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Chunhua Liu: School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

Energies, 2025, vol. 18, issue 9, 1-21

Abstract: This paper proposes a novel nine-phase ferrite-assisted synchronous reluctance machine (FA-SynRM) featuring skewed stator slots to address challenges related to harmonic distortion, torque ripple, and material sustainability which are prevalent in conventional permanent magnet-assisted synchronous reluctance motors (PMa-SynRMs). Existing PMa-SynRMs often suffer from increased torque ripples and harmonic distortion, while reliance on rare-earth materials raises cost and sustainability concerns. To address these issues, the proposed design incorporates low-cost ferrite magnets embedded within the rotor flux barriers to achieve a flux-concentrated effect and enhanced torque production. The nine-phase winding configuration is utilized to improve fault tolerance, reduce harmonic distortion, and enable smoother torque output compared with conventional three-phase counterparts. In addition, the skewed stator slot design further minimizes harmonic components, reducing overall distortion. The proposed machine is validated through finite element analysis (FEA), and experimental verification is obtained by measuring the inductance characteristics and back-EMF of the nine-phase winding, confirming the feasibility of the electromagnetic design. The results demonstrate significant reductions in harmonic distortion and torque ripples, verifying the potential of this design.

Keywords: ferrite; harmonics; multiphase machine; synchronous reluctance machine; skewed slots; torque ripple (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: 2025
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