Title :
A Novel In-wheel Switched Reluctance Motor
Author :
Luk, P.C.K. ; Jinupun, P.
Author_Institution :
Defence Coll. of Manage. & Technol., Cranfield Univ., Shrivenharm
Abstract :
This paper introduces a novel in-wheel switched reluctance motor (SRM) with high power density and torque density. The main feature of motor is a special stator-rotor-stator structure that results in substantial reduction of iron usage for a given power output, when compared with conventional SRM and other motor types. Other benefits of this special structure, such as zero net radial force on the rotor, are discussed. The basic operation and excitation sequence, based on a simplified rolled-out model of the motor, is explained. Simulation results, using finite element analysis and a dedicated simulation software, are presented to show the potential advantages of the new in-wheel SRM, particularly for electric traction
Keywords :
finite element analysis; mechanical engineering computing; power engineering computing; reluctance motors; rotors; stators; torque; traction; SRM; electric traction; excitation sequence; finite element analysis; high power density; in-wheel switched reluctance motor; iron usage reduction; stator-rotor-stator structure; torque density; zero net radial force; Atherosclerosis; Electric vehicles; Permanent magnet motors; Reluctance machines; Reluctance motors; Rotors; Stators; Torque; Traction motors; Wheels; In-wheelmotor; Switched reluctance motor; electric vehicle;
Conference_Titel :
Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, 2006. VPPC '06. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Windsor
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0158-5
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-0159-3
DOI :
10.1109/VPPC.2006.364303
