Design by optimization of an axial-flux permanent-magnet synchronous motor using genetic algorithms

Abstract

In this paper, a genetic algorithm (GA) is used to optimize a motor for an automotive application. This motor is a double stator axial permanent-magnet (PM) machine, and the optimization uses a simplified analytical model. The solution obtained with the tool is compared to three-dimensional (3-D) finite-elements method (FEM) to confirm the validity of the model.