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Machine Design Considerations for the Future Energy Challenge

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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.

Keywords

  • Costs
  • Electric Inductors
  • Electric Motors
  • Electricity
  • Energy Consumption
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Finite Element Method
  • Horsepower Machines
  • Induction Machines
  • Induction Motors
  • Machine Design
  • Machine Targeting Efficiency
  • Motor Drives
  • Power Consumption
  • Prototype Induction
  • Prototypes
  • Reluctance Machines
  • Reluctance Motors
  • Technological Innovation
  • Topology
  • Universal Motors

Disciplines

  • Electrical and Computer Engineering

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