Asynchronous Motor Design for Centrifugal Pump Hydraulic Matching

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Solution Overview

Problem

The traditional design method for asynchronous motors in centrifugal pumps lacks scientificity and accuracy, requiring repeated sample preparation and verification to meet performance specifications, as it does not effectively integrate motor design with hydraulic performance calculations.

Innovation Solution

A computer-implemented design method that links centrifugal pump hydraulic performance parameters with motor performance parameters, allowing for simulation-based prediction of actual performance curves through simulation calculations, optimizing motor design schemes to meet specifications.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional open-loop design method is used, then design process is simple, but design accuracy and scientificity deteriorate requiring repeated samples

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedesign accuracyVSAvoiddesign process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a virtual copy of the motor-hydraulic system through computer simulation models. Instead of repeatedly building physical prototypes, the invention uses digital models to replicate system behavior, predict performance curves, and evaluate design schemes virtually. This copying approach eliminates the need for multiple physical samples while maintaining design accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary performance prediction and evaluation through simulation calculations before actual manufacturing. By calculating motor performance parameters and hydraulic performance curves in advance using the established mathematical models, the invention identifies optimal design schemes beforehand, avoiding repeated trial-and-error with physical prototypes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Measurement precision

If repeated sample preparation and verification are performed, then design accuracy improves, but time consumption and productivity worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveperformance prediction accuracyVSAvoiddesign efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical trial-and-error process with computer-based simulation calculations. Instead of physically building and testing multiple motor prototypes to verify performance, the invention uses mathematical models and simulation software to predict performance curves and evaluate design schemes, dramatically reducing time consumption while maintaining accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces computer simulation software and mathematical models as intermediaries between design conception and physical manufacturing. These intermediary tools enable virtual verification of design schemes by calculating performance parameters and generating predicted performance curves, eliminating the need for repeated physical prototyping and testing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If motor design is separated from hydraulic performance calculation, then design process is simpler, but integration accuracy and performance prediction capability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveperformance specification complianceVSAvoiddesign method complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges motor design and hydraulic performance calculation into an integrated design methodology. The simulation model simultaneously considers motor characteristics (torque-speed curves, power output) and hydraulic characteristics (pump performance curves, flow-head relationships), enabling comprehensive performance prediction and ensuring design compliance with specifications through unified optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentEP4641428A1A computer-implemented design method of an asynchronous motor for a pump
Publication Date: 2025.10.29 ANHUI SHINHOO CANNED MOTOR PUMP CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a computer-implemented design method of an asynchronous motor for a pump, the asynchronous motor is applied in a centrifugal pump and the design method includes: selecting a centrifugal pump hydraulic model based on the preset design specification for a centrifugal pump, and extracting a design specification for a motor through the selected centrifugal pump hydraulic model; selecting a motor model based on the design specification for the motor, setting a plurality of parameters of the selected motor model to create a plurality of motor design schemes, and determining the performance at specific points of the motor corresponding to each scheme, wherein, setting the plurality of parameters includes setting fixed values and setting range values; screening the plurality of motor design schemes based on the design specification for the motor and the performance at specific points of the motor corresponding to each motor design scheme, wherein if there is a motor design scheme that meets the design specification for the motor, returning the motor design scheme that meets preset conditions. The technical solution of the embodiment of the present invention achieves the mutual conversion relationship between centrifugal pump hydraulic performance parameters and motor performance parameters, improving the scientificity and accuracy of the asynchronous motor design process.