Computation of static, steady-state and dynamic characteristics of the switched reluctance motor

Abstract

This paper gives on overview of the procedures of determination of static characteristics (flux linkage, magnetic coenergy and torque), steady state characteristics (current and torque) and dynamic characteristics (speed, current and torque) of switched reluctance motor. A two dimensional distribution of magnetic vector potential inside a motor is computed using finite element method. The flux linkage, magnetic coenergy and static torque are calculated for different rotor positions and stator currents. Steady-state and dynamic characteristics are calculated using specially developed software routines. All calculations are realized for switched reluctance motor with 8 stator and 6 rotor poles. Numerically obtained results are verified by experiment.