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High-performance prediction for variable-speed switched reluctance drives

Conference ·
OSTI ID:351645
 [1]; ;  [2]
  1. Cairo Univ. (Egypt)
  2. Electronics Research Inst., Giza (Egypt)

This work presents a simple developed nonlinear dynamic model of variable reluctance motor (VRM) based on its magnetic characteristics, considering the saturation effect. Most preliminary design work is centered on a fixed speed, or a small number of fixed speeds, even when the requirement is for operation over a wide speed range. This work deals with both constant and variable speed operation. Model development is motivated by the good performance predictions required to support and simplify the design of a high performance controller. Because the magnetization curves do not need to be pre-calculated, measured, stored, curve-fitted, or idealized the model is extremely simple, fast, and accurate. Simulation results of the phase current and torque on both chopping and single-pulse mode of operations are presented.

OSTI ID:
351645
Report Number(s):
CONF-970701--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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