Step-by-Step Guide to Designing a Coreless AFPM Generator and YASA Motor Using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Software
This course is designed for engineers, researchers, and students involved in electric machine design, focusing on the application of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in Axial Flux Coreless Permanent Magnet Generators (AFPMG) and YASA motors. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the electromagnetic simulation workflow, covering essential topics such as 3D geometry modeling, material and boundary condition setup, meshing techniques, motion and excitation configuration, and dynamic performance analysis.
What you’ll learn
- Create 3D geometric models of an axial flux generator and a YASA motor (using import and drawing options)..
- Set up excitations, boundary conditions, material properties, and motion settings..
- Perform meshing and analysis (define mesh size and time steps to obtain accurate results)..
- Visualize results, plot various performance curves, and display magnetic field distributions..
- Learn dynamic performance analysis and static magnetic field analysis of electric motors using ANSYS Maxwell in finite element simulations..
- Each course includes a pre-configured Maxwell software simulation file corresponding to the lesson, allowing for practice and verification of learning..
Course Content
- PM YASA BLDC Moto Design using ANSYS MAXWELL 3D (FEM/FEA) –> 5 lectures • 3hr 23min.
Requirements
This course is designed for engineers, researchers, and students involved in electric machine design, focusing on the application of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in Axial Flux Coreless Permanent Magnet Generators (AFPMG) and YASA motors. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the electromagnetic simulation workflow, covering essential topics such as 3D geometry modeling, material and boundary condition setup, meshing techniques, motion and excitation configuration, and dynamic performance analysis.
Using ANSYS Maxwell or similar FEA software, participants will gain hands-on experience in analyzing magnetic field distribution, back EMF, torque characteristics, efficiency, and losses. Additionally, the course covers design optimization strategies to improve motor performance, ensuring practical applications in electric vehicle propulsion, renewable energy systems, and industrial automation.
By integrating theoretical foundations with real-world applications, this course is ideal for professionals in motor design, electrical engineering, and sustainable energy development. Whether you are a student looking to build expertise or an engineer seeking advanced simulation techniques, this course will provide you with the necessary skills to perform accurate FEA simulations and enhance electric machine performance.
By the end of the course, learners will have acquired proficiency in electromagnetic simulation and optimization techniques, empowering them to contribute effectively to cutting-edge electric motor research and innovation.