Thermal modeling of an AFPMSM: A review

Abstract This paper presents the axial-flux permanent-magnet synchronous motor (AFPMSM) and the history of axial-flux machines. Various machine structures, features of the AFPMSM over the conventional machines and disadvantages are clarified. AFPMSMs are being developed for many applications due to their attractive features; these applications are mentioned. It also reviews the studies of thermal modeling of AFPMSM and the various techniques to analyze the thermal behavior of it.

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