Both optimization methods, introduced in the next section,
are working with the following optimization chain, which
consists of three steps. Based on the input parameters a mesh
is generated. This mesh is required for the following FEM
simulation of the induction distribution in the air gap of the
drive. During the last step the weight and the losses of the
modeled drive is analytically calculated. In order to achieve a
good efficiency an optimal current supply of the coils in
dependency of the air gap induction is determined, based on
the required forces.
Fig. 2