The fundamental characteristics of novel switched reluctance motor with segment core embedded in aluminum rotor block

Abstract

We proposed a novel segment type switched reluctance motor (SRM) in which the segment core is embedded in aluminum (conductive metal) rotor block in order to increase the mechanical strength and easy manufacturing as well as to improve the performance characteristics and reduce the vibration and acoustic noise. This paper explains the operation principle and the drive system and shows the experimental results in comparison with the VR type SRM.