... cogging torque and ripple torque. Design/methodology/approach This work presents a mutualism-based novel metaheuristic algorithm for solving real-world motor design optimization problem. To simplify the formulation of complex problem of motor design, surrogate modeling technique (SRT) is implemented...

...Łukasz Knypiński Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop an algorithm and computer script for the optimization of permanent magnet synchronous machines with self-starting properties. Design/methodology/approach The optimization script consists of two independent modules...

...Sijie Ni; Grégory Bauw; Raphael Romary; Bertrand Cassoret; Jean Le Besnerais Purpose This paper aims to optimize passive damper system (PDS) design by configuring its parameters to improve its performance and behavior in permanent magnet synchronous machines (PMSM). Design/methodology/approach...

... designed for electric vehicles. The model is integrated into an optimization process that makes use of the genetic algorithm method to minimize AC losses resulting from the arrangement of conductors within the slot. Findings This study and its findings demonstrate that the arrangement of the conductors...

...Sophie Michel; Frederic Messine; Jean-René Poirier Purpose The purpose of this paper is mainly to develop the adjoint method within the method of magnetic moment (MMM) and thus, to provide an efficient new way to solve topology optimization problems in magnetostatic to design 3D-magnetic circuits...

...Javad Rahmani Fard; Saadat Jamali Arand; Siroos Hemmati Purpose In this paper, an improved multiobjective particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm is proposed to optimize a three-phase, 12-slot, 19-pole, yokeless axial-field flux-switching permanent magnet (YASA-AFFSPM) motor. Design...

.... For general shape optimization problems, the inverse problem is the determination of a specific geometry, given the evaluation of an objective function (i.e. field values, mechanical quantities and energy). In typical engineering problems, the relationship between the geometry and the objective function...

...Angela Najdoska; Goga Vladimir Cvetkovski Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a novel approach to the determination of the maximum power point (MPP) in the photovoltaic system using genetic algorithm (GA). The optimization is realised on two types of photovoltaic (PV) modules...

...Simon Chauviere; Lamia Belguerras; Thierry Lubin; Smail Mezani Purpose The purpose of this paper is the design study and realisation of portable low-field open MRI system. Design/methodology/approach The design of the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system is based on an optimization study...

...Gianmarco Lorenti; Ivan Mariuzzo; Francesco Moraglio; Maurizio Repetto Purpose This paper aims to compare stochastic gradient method used for neural network training with global optimizer without use of gradient information, in particular differential evolution. Design/methodology/approach...

...Łukasz Knypiński Purpose The purpose of this paper is to execute the efficiency analysis of the selected metaheuristic algorithms (MAs) based on the investigation of analytical functions and investigation optimization processes for permanent magnet motor. Design/methodology/approach...

... (PI^λD^µD^µ2) controller called FOPIDD for AVR system. The FOPIDD controller has seven optimization parameters and the equilibrium optimizer algorithm is used for tuning of controller parameters. The utilized objective function is widely preferred in AVR systems and consists of transient response...

... other shape and depending on the required performance takes the final shape during the optimal design. In this way, the best performance, possible with geometric design, can be achieved. Design/methodology/approach The rotor boundary of a 4/2 SRM is defined by a few B-splines. Some control points...

...Vladimir Bukanin; Aleksandr Ivanov; Alexei Zenkov Purpose The purpose of this paper is obtaining the optimal parameters of induction heating and melting systems by use of the new programs ELectro-Thermal Analysis (ELTA) 8.0 and Induction Crucible Furnace (ICF) to improve a quality of final...

...Satafa Sanogo; Frédéric Messine Purpose In this work, the authors deal with topology optimization in electromagnetism using solid isotropic material with penalization (SIMP) method associated with a gradient-based algorithm. The purpose of this study is to propose and investigate the impact of new...

... as uniform as possible. Design/methodology/approach The proposed technique is based on a 3D electromagnetic model of the cavity containing both the processed material and the insert. Optimization problem is formulated for design variables (geometrical and material parameters of the insert) identified...

...Andrzej Waindok; Pawel Piekielny Purpose The purpose of this paper is to calculate and measure transients for two different constructions of electrodynamic accelerators (ironless and iron-core) supplied by a three-section power system (three capacitor banks). The optimization of power supply...

... is the reduction of copper volume. Design/methodology/approach The design of the claw-pole machine is based on a multi-objective optimization of several topologies, based on a three-dimensional (3D) reluctance network modeling. The 3D finite element (FE) model is used to check the results of the optimization...

...Marouane Rayyam; Malika Zazi; Youssef Barradi Purpose To improve sensorless control of induction motor using Kalman filtering family, this paper aims to introduce a new metaheuristic optimizer algorithm for online rotor speed and flux estimation. Design/methodology/approach The main problem...

...Bourahla Kheireddine; Belli Zoubida; Hacib Tarik; Achoui Imed Purpose This study aims to focus on the application of the stochastic algorithms for optimal design of electrical machines. Among them, the authors are interested in particle swarm optimization and teaching–learning-based optimization...