Comparison of axial flux and radial flux machines for the use in wheel hub drives
This report compares axial flux and radial flux machines for the use in wheel hub drives in terms of their electromagnetic and thermal properties. First, the differences between the topologies of the two types of machines are explained, and a theoretical comparison of the possible power densities is carried out. Then, the machines are designed, using a finite-element software with special consideration on the number of slots per pole and phase. Finally, the designs are thermally and electromagnetically compared.
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