Electromagnetic Design and Optimization of the Rim-Driven Propulsor (RDP) for Sustainable Electric Propulsion Systems

Afshar Kasaei; Wenjiang Yang; Javad Isavand

doi:10.1109/CIEEC64805.2025.11116304

Electromagnetic Design and Optimization of the Rim-Driven Propulsor (RDP) for Sustainable Electric Propulsion Systems

Afshar Kasaei^*
, Wenjiang Yang
, Javad Isavand

^*Corresponding author for this work

School of Astronautics

Beihang University
Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

This paper explores the electromagnetic design of Rim-Driven Propulsors (RDP), focusing on the rotor-stator configuration, material optimization, and multi-objective design parameters. The study employs surrogate modeling techniques, particularly Support Vector Regression (SVR), to optimize critical design aspects, including torque, efficiency, and thermal performance. Finite Element (FE) simulations are used to generate data for the surrogate models, while Genetic Algorithms (GA) explore the trade-offs among competing objectives. The results demonstrate a significant improvement in system performance, offering a highly efficient and robust solution for modern electric propulsion systems in aerospace applications.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2025 IEEE 8th International Electrical and Energy Conference, CIEEC 2025
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages	3546-3553
Number of pages	8
ISBN (Electronic)	9798331542979
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/CIEEC64805.2025.11116304
State	Published - 2025
Event	8th IEEE International Electrical and Energy Conference, CIEEC 2025 - Changsha, China Duration: 16 May 2025 → 18 May 2025

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Name	2025 IEEE 8th International Electrical and Energy Conference, CIEEC 2025

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Conference	8th IEEE International Electrical and Energy Conference, CIEEC 2025
Country/Territory	China
City	Changsha
Period	16/05/25 → 18/05/25

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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

Electric Propulsion
Electromagnetic Design
Magnets
Optimization
Rim Driven Fan
Rim Driven Propulsor
Surrogate Modeling

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Kasaei, A., Yang, W., & Isavand, J. (2025). Electromagnetic Design and Optimization of the Rim-Driven Propulsor (RDP) for Sustainable Electric Propulsion Systems. In 2025 IEEE 8th International Electrical and Energy Conference, CIEEC 2025 (pp. 3546-3553). (2025 IEEE 8th International Electrical and Energy Conference, CIEEC 2025). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/CIEEC64805.2025.11116304

Kasaei, Afshar ; Yang, Wenjiang ; Isavand, Javad. / Electromagnetic Design and Optimization of the Rim-Driven Propulsor (RDP) for Sustainable Electric Propulsion Systems. 2025 IEEE 8th International Electrical and Energy Conference, CIEEC 2025. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2025. pp. 3546-3553 (2025 IEEE 8th International Electrical and Energy Conference, CIEEC 2025).

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Kasaei, A, Yang, W & Isavand, J 2025, Electromagnetic Design and Optimization of the Rim-Driven Propulsor (RDP) for Sustainable Electric Propulsion Systems. in 2025 IEEE 8th International Electrical and Energy Conference, CIEEC 2025. 2025 IEEE 8th International Electrical and Energy Conference, CIEEC 2025, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., pp. 3546-3553, 8th IEEE International Electrical and Energy Conference, CIEEC 2025, Changsha, China, 16/05/25. https://doi.org/10.1109/CIEEC64805.2025.11116304

Electromagnetic Design and Optimization of the Rim-Driven Propulsor (RDP) for Sustainable Electric Propulsion Systems. / Kasaei, Afshar; Yang, Wenjiang; Isavand, Javad.
2025 IEEE 8th International Electrical and Energy Conference, CIEEC 2025. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2025. p. 3546-3553 (2025 IEEE 8th International Electrical and Energy Conference, CIEEC 2025).

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