Three-Phase 24/16 Switched Reluctance Machine for a Hybrid Electric Powertrain

Abstract

This paper presents the design process of a 60-kW switched reluctance motor for traction application in a hybrid electric vehicle. The motor has 24 stator poles and 16 rotor poles. A multiobjective optimization method has been employed in the optimization of conduction angles for priority operating points and over the entire operating range. Two objectives, maximizing output torque and minimizing torque ripple, are used in the optimization problem. A comprehensive comparative performance analysis with varying stator pole height, stator taper angle, rotor pole arc angle, and pole shoe shape is also presented. The performance of the proposed motor over the entire operating range has been characterized based on the optimized conduction angles. The finite element analysis results of the machine demonstrate the potential of the proposed motor in hybrid powertrains in terms of output torque, torque quality, and efficiency.