Title :
The design and performance of a range of general-purpose industrial SR drives for 1 kW to 110 kW
Author :
Stephenson, J.M. ; Blake, R.J.
Author_Institution :
Switched Reluctance Drives Ltd., Leeds, UK
Abstract :
The authors describe the evolution of a switched reluctance (SR) drive family for industrial applications from formulation of the specification to prototype test results. The specification is based on the use of standard induction motor frames and the requirement for constant maximum torque to base speed of 1.5 times the nominal induction motor rating. The totality of the design optimization is emphasized. This leads to high efficiencies, excellent low-speed thermal performance, and continuous ratings above the nominal rating. Test results are presented which show the steady-state and dynamic performances of prototype drives.<>
Keywords :
electric drives; machine testing; reluctance motors; 1 to 110 kW; base speed; continuous ratings; design optimization; dynamic performances; low-speed thermal performance; standard induction motor frames; steady state performances; switched reluctance drives; torque; Design optimization; Drives; Induction motors; Prototypes; Steady-state; Strontium; Testing; Torque; Vehicle dynamics; Voltage control;
Conference_Titel :
Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, 1989., Conference Record of the 1989 IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
DOI :
10.1109/IAS.1989.96637
