Research
Research areas
- Modeling and optimization of thermal systems
- Thermoelectric modeling of electrical machines
- Thermal management
- Refrigeration
Research project
Thermal management of hermetic refrigeration compressors with emphasis on the electric motor
Electric motors are employed in many industrial, commercial and household applications since they are versatile, efficient and low cost. The motor operating temperature affects its efficiency and reliability and is a critical parameter in the design of hermetic refrigeration compressors. The objective of this research project is to develop a simulation model for thermal analysis of electric motors adopted for hermetic refrigeration compressors.
Other research activities
Induction machine thermal modeling
One of the important steps in the design of an electric motor is the sizing of the electrical insulation of its windings, which has an upper temperature limit for the correct operation of the machine. In other words, the maximum winding temperature limits the maximum power that can be continuously supplied by the motor. In this sense, there is a growing need for thermal models that allow the prediction of temperature distribution in the components of an electric motor. The objective of this activity is the development of a simplified thermal simulation model to determine the temperature distribution of the components of a three phase induction motor under different load conditions.
Theoretical model for optimization of fins in a LED lamp
