Nonlinear reluctance network method for synchronous reluctance machine analysis

T. Hubert, R. Steckel, M. Reinlein, A. Kremser, H. G. Herzog

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Abstract

In rotating electrical machine design, the magnetic equivalent circuit based on the reluctance network method seems to be a fair tradeoff between computational time and precision. Therefore this paper deals with a semi-analytical calculation method of the direct and quadrature axis magnetic circuit in Reluctance Synchronous Machines (RSM) by the means of a nonlinear reluctance network. The corresponding non-linear equation systems are derived by forming separated equivalent magnetic networks of the stator and the multiple flux-barrier rotor divided by the air-gap. An adaptive interconnection network to model the air-gap is not needed and as a result relevantly simplifies the analysis compared to conventional reluctance network calculation with one global system. However the analytical calculation model provides results significantly faster than Finite Element Method (FEM) with a sufficient precision and thus is suitable for a first rough design of the RSM.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 18th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages904-910
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781479988044
DOIs
StatePublished - 18 Jan 2016
Event18th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2015 - Pattaya City, Thailand
Duration: 25 Oct 201528 Oct 2015

Publication series

Name2015 18th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2015

Conference

Conference18th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2015
Country/TerritoryThailand
CityPattaya City
Period25/10/1528/10/15

Keywords

  • magnetic circuit analysis
  • reluctance network
  • semi-analytical machine design
  • synchronous reluctance motor

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