Assessments of Permanent-Magnet-Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Motors for Electric Forklift Applications in Severe Operational Environments

The cost-effective performance of the permanent-magnet-assisted synchronous reluctance motor (PMA-SynRM) has made it a viable option for powering industrial equipment. However, it is not just essential; we have thoroughly investigated the operations of these motors to ensure reliable and efficient performance in extreme temperatures. The practical implications of our research are significant, as we provide designs of a PMA-SynRM suitable for electric forklift applications in harsh environments, from frozen warehouses to steel mills, using the results obtained from electromagnetic and thermal finite element analyses to confirm their validity.