Abstract
Additive manufacturing, used in conjunction with topology optimization, allows the realization of complex algorithmically generated geometries with improved physical characteristics. In this paper, these methods are used to enhance the performance of an electrical propulsion drive via improved cooling capabilities. An air-cooled heatsink is modelled, optimized, and additively manufactured, after which practical measurements are performed. Finally, comparisons to a similarly sized conventional heatsink are used to demonstrate the benefits and potential limitations of topology optimization and additive manufacturing in the field of electrical machines.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 2024 International Conference on Electrical Machines, ICEM 2024 |
| Publisher | IEEE |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 979-8-3503-7060-7 |
| ISBN (Print) | 979-8-3503-7061-4 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2024 |
| Publication type | A4 Article in conference proceedings |
| Event | International Conference on Electrical Machines - Torino, Italy Duration: 1 Sept 2024 → 4 Sept 2024 Conference number: 26 |
Publication series
| Name | Proceedings (International Conference on Electrical Machines) |
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| ISSN (Electronic) | 2473-2087 |
Conference
| Conference | International Conference on Electrical Machines |
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| Abbreviated title | ICEM |
| Country/Territory | Italy |
| City | Torino |
| Period | 1/09/24 → 4/09/24 |
Publication forum classification
- Publication forum level 1