Design and Analysis of Flux Modulation Machines and Systems

Dear Colleagues,

Flux modulation machines have become a hot research topic and gained lots of attention over the last few decades. They are a big family, which includes vernier PM machines, magnetic geared machines, flux switching machines, flux reversal machines, transverse flux machines, variable reluctance machines, brushless doubly fed machines, etc. Flux modulation machines operate on the magnetic gearing effect, thus possessing advantages such as high torque density, low pulsating torque, sinusoidal voltage waveform, etc. Hence, flux modulation machines are promising choices for applications, including servo system, oil pumping, electric vehicles, wind power generation, etc. However, flux modulation machines have several unique shortcomings, e.g., rich harmonics, low power factor, large eddy current loss, strong armature reaction. Therefore, researchers are facing numerous challenges in both design techniques and control strategies for high-performance flux modulation machines. This Special Issue aims to provide a forum for professionals from both academia and industry all over the world to exchange their experience and achievements within the scope of machine topology, design, analysis, control, and applications of flux modulation machines and systems.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Mathematical and integrated modeling of flux modulation machines;
• Power factor and torque analysis for flux modulation machines;
• Multi-electrical or mechanical ports flux modulation machines;
• New topologies of flux modulation machines;
• Multi-objective optimization techniques for flux modulation machines;
• Novel vector and direct torque control strategies for flux modulation machines;
• Sensorless control for flux modulation machines;
• New applications for flux modulation machines and systems.

Dr. Yuting Gao
Prof. Dr. Libing Jing
Prof. Dr. Dawei Li
Prof. Dr. Christopher H.T. Lee
Guest Editors

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