Development of a Maxwell X-57 High Lift Motor Reference Design

What is it about?

Design considerations and analysis of an integrated electric motor based on the X-57 High Lift Motor set of requirements. Analysis includes electromagnetic, thermal, structural, and modal. A design process is laid out in broad terms for developers intending to include the surrounding structure as part of the motor design.

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Why is it important?

Aerospace grade electric motors have a different set of requirements than motors for other applications. The degree of coupling effects in the design process are highlighted. It was found that thermal analysis drives the electromagnetic design, and that the modal and stress analysis drove the supporting hardware.