Comparison of High-Speed Electrical Motors for a Turbo Circulator Application

This paper presents an analysis of three different electrical machine topologies for a turbo circulator application. The electrical machines are designed to operate with 6 kW output power at 120 000 rpm. This paper demonstrates the design aspects of one solid rotor squirrel cage induction motor and two permanent magnet synchronous machines. The machines are compared using electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical analyses. The benefits and disadvantages of each topology under study are discussed. For other high-speed (HS) applications presented, a comparative approach helps in selecting the suitable electrical machine topology by analyzing the performance criteria discussed. The prototype construction of one of the topologies is analyzed.