Advances in the Field of Electrical Machines and Drives

• Other Authors: Karlis, Athanasios (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2022
• Subjects: Technology: general issues; History of engineering & technology; fault size; inter-laminar fault; localized losses; thermographic measurement; thermal-electric coupling; axial flux; demagnetization; finite element analysis; permanent magnet; static eccentricity; synchronous generator; power loss minimization; speed control drive systems; efficiency measurement; IPMSM; additive manufacturing; three-dimensional printing; topology optimization; magnetic materials; soft magnetic materials; permanent magnets; electrical machines; torque ripple; 6th harmonic; induction motor; AC machine; PWM inverter; space phasor modulation; electric motor; interior permanent magnet; reluctance; MMF-permeance; winding function; predictive maintenance; digital twin; artificial intelligence; Industry 4.0; data handling; life cycle; electric machines; electromagnetic analysis; electromagnetic measurements; core losses; rotor flux linkage; modular stator; oriented steel; flux-injecting probes; insulation system; partial discharges; capacitive model; MATLAB/Simulink; flashover voltage; epoxy resin; matrix-converter; input AC filter design; PMSM; predictive control; electrical drives; energy efficiency; energy-saving; power quality; current signals; stray flux signals; LDA; automatic fault diagnosis; broken rotor bars; soft-starters
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Electrical machines and drives dominate our everyday lives. This is due to their numerous applications in industry, power production, home appliances, and transportation systems such as electric and hybrid electric vehicles, ships, and aircrafts. Their development follows rapid advances in science, engineering, and technology. Researchers around the world are extensively investigating electrical machines and drives because of their reliability, efficiency, performance, and fault-tolerant structure. In particular, there is a focus on the importance of utilizing these new trends in technology for energy saving and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This Special Issue will provide the platform for researchers to present their recent work on advances in the field of electrical machines and drives, including special machines and their applications; new materials, including the insulation of electrical machines; new trends in diagnostics and condition monitoring; power electronics, control schemes, and algorithms for electrical drives; new topologies; and innovative applications.