Finite Element Motional Electro-Magnetic Modeling of a

100kW eVTOL Permanent Magnet Motor

Introduction Research Current Status

• By modeling the 100kW eVTOL
Permanent Magnet Motor in a 3D
environment we can remotely research
and develop a viable permanent magnet
motor to be used in an all electric
human-piloted quadcopter.
• In a CAD environment we utilize a 3D
model of an existing electric motor
such as the 100kW eVTOL and transfer
it’s design to an electromagnetic and
electromechanical simulation software
for high fidelity thermal and
electrodynamics analysis.
• In the winding diagram, voltage is a
critical variable in our design process as
we attempt to balance thermal,
electrical, and mechanical stresses on
the winding insulation. Optimizing the
motor for the best performance and
reliability is the challenge for the project.
1. Opera3D Electrodynamics software
installed and in operation
2. Currently processing user manual and
examples
3. Imported SolidWorks 3D model into
Opera3D (supplied by NASA-Glenn)
4. Reduced SolidWorks model to basic EM
functional elements.
Continuing the Mission
• The high-fidelity thermal and
electrodynamics analysis data will be
utilized to improve future
development and manufacture of
electro-magnetic permanent magnet
motors.

Esdras Lopez, California State University San Bernardino

Mentor: Kurt Kloesel, Code 520 – Aerodynamics and Propulsion and Thomas Tallerico, NASA-GRC