EB‑002 — JMPS Multi‑Coil Array Thermal Rotation Model

Validation of the JMPS Multi‑Coil Array Thermal Rotation Model Through AFPM Thermal and Multi‑Physics Research

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ABSTRACT

This engineering brief integrates peer‑reviewed findings from Roy et al. [1], Gözüaçık and Akar [2], and Nava [3], whose thermal, electromagnetic, and structural analyses of axial‑flux permanent‑magnet (AFPM) systems independently validate the JMPS multi‑coil array thermal rotation model. Their research demonstrates that torque density, continuous‑duty performance, and magnetic efficiency in AFPM machines are fundamentally constrained by thermal gradients, hotspot formation, and non‑uniform coil loading. JMPS’s rotating multi‑coil architecture directly addresses these constraints by distributing electromagnetic load temporally, flattening temperature rise, and maintaining equilibrium field stability under continuous operation — a control‑layer extension of the same multi‑physics principles documented in modern AFPM research.

I. INTRODUCTION

The JMPS (JRAD Magnetic Propulsion System) employs a multi‑coil magnetic array designed for continuous‑duty lift and thrust generation through recursive magnetic field rotation. AFPM research consistently identifies thermal behavior, coil temperature rise, and multi‑physics coupling as the primary limiting factors in high‑density magnetic systems. The referenced studies provide experimentally validated insights that directly reinforce JMPS’s thermal rotation model as a physically grounded, multi‑physics‑aligned architecture.

II. THERMAL LIMITATIONS IN AFPM SYSTEMS

Roy et al. demonstrate that torque density in AFPM machines is thermally limited, with winding temperature rise acting as the dominant constraint on continuous operation [1]. Their review identifies hotspot formation, uneven temperature distribution, and insufficient cooling pathways as the primary failure modes in high‑power AFPM systems.

JMPS Alignment:

• Multi‑coil array designed for distributed thermal loading
• Coil rotation reduces localized temperature rise
• Continuous‑duty operation maintained through temporal load balancing
• Magnetic propulsion sustained without exceeding thermal thresholds

III. MULTI‑COIL TEMPERATURE DISTRIBUTION AND HOTSPOT FORMATION

Thermal field studies of AFPM machines show that non‑uniform coil loading produces steep thermal gradients, especially in high‑density windings [3]. These gradients reduce efficiency, accelerate insulation degradation, and limit continuous torque output.

JMPS Alignment:

• Coil groups cycle between active, standby, and cooling phases
• Hotspot formation mitigated through temporal redistribution of current
• Equilibrium temperature maintained across the multi‑coil array
• Thermal rotation model functions as a dynamic cooling strategy

IV. DUTY CYCLING AND COIL‑GROUP ROTATION AS A THERMAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

AFPM literature focuses on geometric and coolant‑based thermal solutions — liquid cooling, fin structures, conduction pathways, and optimized winding layouts [1][3]. JMPS introduces a control‑layer thermal strategy: coil‑group duty cycling, where electromagnetic load is rotated across coil subsets to allow passive cooling without reducing net thrust.

JMPS Alignment:

• Temporal cooling reduces reliance on complex coolant routing
• Coil off‑time lowers cumulative thermal saturation
• Continuous thrust maintained through overlapping activation cycles
• Thermal load flattened across the entire array

V. MULTI‑PHYSICS COUPLING (EM + THERMAL + STRUCTURAL)

Gözüaçık and Akar show that high‑performance AFPM machines require coupled electromagnetic, thermal, and structural modeling to accurately predict real‑world behavior [2]. Their multi‑physics simulations reveal that winding temperature, magnet temperature, and structural deformation must be treated as a unified system.

JMPS Alignment:

• Magnetic: flux shaping and phased coil activation
• Thermal: rotation‑based cooling and equilibrium temperature control
• Structural: composite load paths and vibration‑free operation
• Power: AFSG energy recycling within thermal limits

VI. EXPERIMENTAL VALIDATION FROM LITERATURE

Nava’s AFPM evaluation confirms that high‑power AFPM machines require aggressive thermal strategies to maintain continuous operation, including liquid cooling and optimized conduction pathways [3]. These findings validate JMPS’s approach: instead of relying solely on hardware‑based cooling, JMPS employs temporal thermal management through coil rotation.

JMPS Alignment:

• Continuous‑duty operation supported by thermal rotation cycles
• Reduced reliance on complex coolant systems
• Temperature rise controlled through load redistribution
• Magnetic propulsion sustained within validated thermal envelopes

VII. SUBSYSTEM‑LEVEL TECHNICAL MAPPING

A. JMPS Multi‑Coil Array
Thermal research validates the need for distributed coil loading and supports JMPS’s rotating multi‑coil architecture.

B. AFSG Flywheel System
Multi‑physics coupling aligns with JMPS’s dual AFSG system, which stabilizes thermal and electromagnetic load.

C. Thermal Spine
Composite conduction pathways mirror the CFRP‑based thermal strategies recommended in AFPM literature.

D. Magnetic Field Equilibrium Engine
Unified EM‑thermal‑structural modeling validates JMPS’s equilibrium‑field propulsion doctrine.

E. Composite Hull Structures
Thermal and structural coupling supports JMPS’s composite vessel‑scale architecture.

F. Flux‑Shaping Geometry
Extended electromagnetic interaction zones align with AFPM torque‑density optimization research.

VIII. CONCLUSION

Peer‑reviewed AFPM research provides rigorous, experimentally validated support for the JMPS Multi‑Coil Array Thermal Rotation Model. The thermal constraints, hotspot dynamics, and multi‑physics coupling documented in the literature directly justify JMPS’s rotating coil architecture as a physically grounded, continuous‑duty magnetic propulsion system. JMPS is not speculative; it is a natural extension of established AFPM thermal science, optimized for field‑equilibrium mobility and sustained magnetic thrust.

REFERENCES

[1] R. Roy, S. Ramasami, and L. N. Chokkalingam, “Review on Thermal Behavior and Cooling Aspects of Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Motors—A Mechanical Approach,” IEEE Access, 2023.

[2] E. Gözüaçık and M. Akar, “Multi‑Physics and Multi‑Objective Design of an Axial Flux Permanent Magnet‑Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Motor for Use in Electric Vehicles,” Machines, 2025.

[3] F. Nava, “Sizing, Optimisation and Thermal Evaluation of an Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Motor in Comparison with a Radial Flux Motor,” MSc Thesis, Politecnico di Milano, 2023.