journal article·2021-02-11Open access

Machine Learning for Design Optimization of Electromagnetic Devices: Recent Developments and Future Directions

Yanbin Li, Gang Lei, Gerd Bramerdorfer, Sheng Peng, Xiaodong Sun, Jianguo Zhu

Applied Sciences· Volume 11· Issue 4

Abstract

This paper reviews the recent developments of design optimization methods for electromagnetic devices, with a focus on machine learning methods. First, the recent advances in multi-objective, multidisciplinary, multilevel, topology, fuzzy, and robust design optimization of electromagnetic devices are overviewed. Second, a review is presented to the performance prediction and design optimization of electromagnetic devices based on the machine learning algorithms, including artificial neural network, support vector machine, extreme learning machine, random forest, and deep learning. Last, to meet modern requirements of high manufacturing/production quality and lifetime reliability, several promising topics, including the application of cloud services and digital twin, are discussed as future directions for design optimization of electromagnetic devices.
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OpenAlex topics: Electric Motor Design and Analysis · Induction Heating and Inverter Technology · Advanced Welding Techniques Analysis

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Affiliations

School of Electronic and Information, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450007, China

School of Electrical and Data Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia

Department of Electrical Drives and Power Electronics, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Linz 4040, Austria

Automotive Engineering Research Institute, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China

School of Electrical and Information Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · Education Department of Henan Province

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