Article
Machine Design Considerations for the Future Energy Challenge
Proceedings of the Electrical Insulation Conference and Electrical Manufacturing Expo (2005, Indianapolis, IN)
Abstract
Motors consume a significant fraction of electricity in the United States and in the world. As part of the International Future Energy Challenge, student teams are endeavoring to improve the efficiency of fractional-horsepower machines. The present work summarizes the motor design and construction process for a 500 W prototype induction machine targeting efficiency above 80%. Analytical and finite-element results are shown.
Meeting Name
Electrical Insulation Conference and Electrical Manufacturing Expo (2005: Oct. 23-26, Indianapolis, IN)
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
- Finite Element Analysis,
- Induction Motors,
- Power Consumption,
- Horsepower Machines,
- Machine Targeting Efficiency,
- Prototype Induction,
- Electric Inductors,
- Electric Motors,
- Electricity,
- Energy Efficiency,
- Finite Element Method,
- Machine Design,
- Reluctance Motors,
- Motor Drives,
- Reluctance Machines,
- Prototypes,
- Technological Innovation,
- Costs,
- Energy Consumption,
- Induction Machines,
- Universal Motors,
- Topology,
- Induction Motors
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-0780391451; 978-1538601570
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2005 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
10-1-2005
Publication Date
01 Oct 2005
Disciplines
Citation Information
Jonathan W. Kimball and Marco Amrhein. "Machine Design Considerations for the Future Energy Challenge" Proceedings of the Electrical Insulation Conference and Electrical Manufacturing Expo (2005, Indianapolis, IN) (2005) p. 448 - 453 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jonathan-kimball/68/