Automatic design procedure of synchronous reluctance motors for urban air mobility

This Master’s thesis investigates the design and modeling of Synchronous Reluctance Motors. The first part provides an in-depth analysis of a MATLAB code developed for the automatic generation of motor geometry and its electromagnetic simulation through FEMM. Special emphasis is placed on the optimized definition of rotor flux barriers, a key element to ensure magnetic anisotropy and optimal performance. The second part presents a preliminary design of a reluctance motor intended for Urban Air Mobility (UAM) systems, a rapidly emerging sector demanding lightweight, efficient, and reliable propulsion solutions. Starting from design specifications, the geometry was generated using the developed code and subsequently validated by finite element simulations, allowing the evaluation of critical parameters such as flux distribution, electromagnetic torque, losses, and overall efficiency. The results confirm the effectiveness of the integrated modeling approach and highlight the potential of SynRM technology as a suitable candidate for Urban Air Mobility solutions.