Optimizing coolant loop design across the stator core: A research study

Liquid cooling is widely used on high power motors. Optimal design of the coolant loop could help rise the power density. The coolant channels are placed across the stator core in this research. The heat dissipation performances of the coolant channel with different designs are compared and analyzed through simulation. Experiments were carried out to verify the simulation results and the feasibility of the cooling method. The results show that the coolant loop should be placed tightly close to the slots. The heat dissipation performance of the optimized coolant loop is efficient compared to the jacket cooling design. The coolant channels across the stator core could remain sealed under a 0.5 Mpa pressure at least according to the air proof test. The coolant pressure within the channels could be reduced efficiently through increasing the parallel loop number or moving the channels away from the slots properly. The winding temperature of the measured values and the simulated results of the motor with jacket cooling is within 2 °C.