Preliminary analysis of eddy current and iron loss in magnetic gear in electric vehicle

The inclusion of a high energy density permanent magnet into magnetic gear improves the machine's torque density. However, it also contributes to eddy current loss, especially in a high-speed application such in electric vehicle. In this paper, the losses from eddy current and iron loss are investigated on concentric magnetic gear (CMG). Torque multiplier CMG is designed with 8/3 gear ratio for this study. Iron loss and eddy current loss are compared and discussed. Based on this study, eddy current loss contributes to almost 96% of the total loss. This finding is hoped to direct the researcher to focus more on reducing loss associated with eddy current loss.

Analysis of eddy current loss in magnetic coupling based on three-dimensional finite element calculation

Considering the end effect, the three-dimensional finite element calculation model of the magnetic coupling is established. The three-dimensional distribution nephogram of the induced current and eddy current loss on the isolation cover is obtained, and the distribution trends of the two are consistent. The influence of size, material, and operating condition of magnetic coupling on eddy current loss is studied. The results show that the selection of isolation material with high resistivity and the reduction of isolation thickness are helpful to reduce the eddy current loss. The higher the rotating speed of the magnetic coupling, the greater the eddy current loss. At the same speed, the greater the load, the greater the magnetic declination, the smaller the eddy current loss. The research results can provide a reference for reducing energy loss and cooling structure design of magnetic coupling.