Validation of a PMSM model based on static and transient FEM

This paper is concerned with the validation of finite element model of a three phase four pole permanent magnet synchronous machine and the development of some post processing functions needed to analyse the numerical solution of the Poisson's equation governing the magnetic field problem. Due to the lack of field control in permanent magnet synchronous machines, fewer operating characteristics are available for performance assessment in comparison with wound field synchronous machines.