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Application of

Concentrated-Wound
Machines

As the world strives to electrify transportation through electrical powertrains , electrical machines and drives will become even more prevalent . Concentratedwound machine technology offers improved machine performance in these applications , reducing the risk of fault propagation in the machine .

Competitive Advantage

• Years of experience in the research and development of concentrated-wound and fractional slot machines , particularly permanent-magnet machines
• Leading winding techniques that improve machine performance
• Ability to mass-manufacture windings
• Patented technology

Impact

• Increased efficiency through reduced rotor losses and lower torque ripple
• Improved performance of electric vehicles and other powertrains
• Improved operation under machine faults

Successful Applications

Our Collaborators

• Motorica

More Information

Professor John Fletcher
School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications
T : + 61 2 9385 6007
E : john . fletcher @ unsw . edu . au
• Applications in powertrains , electric vehicles and aerospace
• Two proofs of concept prototype at UNSW labs
• Adoption of the technology is in advanced phases for several applications outside Australia

Capabilities and Facilities

• Electrical machine design software
• Advanced machine control algorithms to improve torque ripple , speed range and efficiency
• Prototypes ready for commercialisation

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