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Mohamed F Elnaggar1, Aymen Flah2,3,4, Claude Ziad El-Bayeh5
1Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
Scientific Reports
|September 30, 2025
Summary
Dual-stator machines (DSMs) offer superior performance for electric vehicle (EV) traction systems compared to conventional motors. Their advanced design enhances efficiency, reliability, and fault tolerance, paving the way for next-generation EV propulsion.
Area of Science:
- Electrical Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Power Electronics
Background:
- Conventional electric vehicle (EV) motors face limitations in torque density, thermal management, and fault tolerance.
- Dual-stator machines (DSMs) present a viable solution to overcome these challenges in EV traction systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a comprehensive mathematical modeling and operational analysis of dual-stator machines (DSMs).
- To evaluate the suitability of Field-Oriented Control (FOC) for DSM applications in EVs.
- To demonstrate the advantages of DSMs over traditional motor designs for EV propulsion.
Main Methods:
- Mathematical modeling and operational analysis of DSMs.
- Development and implementation of a Field-Oriented Control (FOC) strategy for dual-stator configurations.
- MATLAB-based simulations to assess performance metrics.
Main Results:
- DSMs exhibit higher torque density and improved power distribution compared to single-stator designs.
- The proposed FOC strategy effectively manages power transfer between stators, ensuring seamless operation.
- Simulations confirm enhanced efficiency, superior torque response, and robust fault-tolerant capabilities of DSMs.
Conclusions:
- Dual-stator machines (DSMs) offer significant advantages for electric vehicle (EV) traction systems.
- DSMs have the potential to enhance power efficiency, reliability, and operational stability in next-generation EVs.
- The study validates the effectiveness of DSMs and FOC for advanced EV propulsion.
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