Crack Propagation Modeling of a High-Speed Outer Rotor Motor

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the propagation of initial cracks in electric motors and their rate of spread through the rotor structure under various operating conditions. Traction motors are subjected to high centrifugal load owing to their speed and rapid acceleration and deceleration. In the manufacturing process, some initial imperfections or cracks in the rotor components are likely to occur. Under the influence of loading, these cracks will grow, and factors such as loading frequency, material strength, and location of material voids will affect this threshold speed. In the current study, a fracture mechanics-based approach has been used to investigate the crack growth rate for a 100 kW outer rotor motor with a rated speed of 6,000 rpm and a peak speed of 20,000 rpm for an integrated drive application.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2024 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, ITEC 2024
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798350317664
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Event2024 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, ITEC 2024 - Chicago, United States
Duration: Jun 19 2024Jun 21 2024

Publication series

Name2024 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, ITEC 2024

Conference

Conference2024 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo, ITEC 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago
Period06/19/2406/21/24

Keywords

  • crack failure
  • crack growth
  • High speed motor

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Crack Propagation Modeling of a High-Speed Outer Rotor Motor'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this