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Electromagnetic Considerations for a Six-Phase Switched Reluctance Motor Driven by a Three-Phase Inverter

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Richard Martin, Dr James Widmer, Professor Barrie Mecrow, Dr Kia Kimiabeigi

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Abstract

The switched reluctance machine (SRM) offers advantages over other topologies, but low torque density, high torque ripple, and use of a nonstandard power converter are limitations. This paper develops a drive configuration, which facilitates the operation of a six-phase SRM using a standard three-phase inverter in order to address these limitations. The focus of the paper is an investigation of electromagnetic design aspects of two candidate SRM topologies in this six-phase context for a pure electric or hybrid electric vehicle-type application. Advances are made in the understanding of the electromagnetic design of suitable SRMs, and the conventional SRM is demonstrated as the preferred topology through parametric and finite-element analysis (FEA) design studies with reference to a given specification. Laboratory test results for a prototype machine are presented in verification of the machine design and demonstration of this drive concept as a high-torque-density candidate suitable for electric vehicle applications.


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Author(s): Martin R, Widmer JD, Mecrow BC, Kimiabeigi M, Mebarki A, Brown NL

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications

Year: 2016

Volume: 52

Issue: 5

Pages: 3783-3791

Print publication date: 10/09/2016

Online publication date: 05/05/2016

Acceptance date: 05/04/2016

Date deposited: 26/10/2016

ISSN (print): 0093-9994

ISSN (electronic): 1939-9367

Publisher: IEEE

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2016.2564344

DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2016.2564344


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