Title :
Modelling of switched reluctance motors
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., New Brunswick Univ., Fredericton, NB, Canada
Abstract :
Switched reluctance motors (SRM) provide an alternative for low power automobile drives. However, the modeling and design of SRMs are not as mature as other conventional electric machines. This presents an opportunity to combine the generalized electrical machine theory and the finite element analysis in establishing a convenient and accurate model. This paper reports a modeling technique based on this combination. The detailed modeling process, computer simulation and test results are demonstrated in the paper. The modeling and simulation techniques have been applied to the development of the MOSFET converter and its control strategy for a 250 W, 12.8 V SRM for automobiles
Keywords :
electric vehicles; finite element analysis; machine control; power MOSFET; power convertors; reluctance motor drives; 12.8 V; 250 W; MOSFET converter; computer simulation; control strategy; electrical machine theory; finite element analysis; low power automobile drives; switched reluctance motors modelling; Automobiles; Brushless DC motors; Couplings; Finite element methods; Inductance; Magnetic flux; Reluctance machines; Reluctance motors; Saturation magnetization; Stator windings;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1997. Engineering Innovation: Voyage of Discovery. IEEE 1997 Canadian Conference on
Conference_Location :
St. Johns, Nfld.
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3716-6
DOI :
10.1109/CCECE.1997.608381
