Simulations are widely used in the study of both electrical machines and drives. In the literature, several simulation approaches can be found which can be also applied in the study of the switched reluctance motors (SRMs). The on-line SRM simulation tool developed by the authors and presented in this paper proved to be very useful both in checking the design of the motor, but also in setting u...

This paper addresses torque-ripple reduction in current-fed switched reluctance motors (SRMs). Ripple-free torque production in SRMs requires an accurate model that is often too complex for practical implementation. The algorithm proposed here combines the use of a simplified model with adaptation. Explicitly, it includes dynamic estimation of low harmonics of the combined unknown load torque a...

The generated torque ripple in switched reluctance motors (SRM) can be considered as one of the major disadvantages of the motor. It is mainly due to frequent switching of phases for rotation of the motor and changes of the air gap length between the rotor and stator teeth. It decreases the average developed torque, diminish the efficiency, causes noise and vibration in the motor. So, in order ...

The paper discusses the design of optimised current waveforms, to give the lowest RMS current per phase for a given mean torque. The waveforms are constrained to be within the converter VA rating. Current waveforms and the associated voltage waveform, over a wide speed range, are given for a representative motor.

We present a solution to the speed sensorless control problem for switched-reluctance motors under parametric uncertainty. Our main results guarantee velocity tracking control for velocity references with constant reference acceleration under the assumption that the load torque, the rotor inertia, the resistance and inductances are unknown. Under a persistency of excitation condition on a funct...

The prediction of switched reluctance motor (SRM) performance requires knowledge of core losses. However, the calculation of iron losses in SRM is especially complex first because the flux waveforms are nonsinusoidal and different parts of the magnetic circuit have different waveforms and second because they are conditioned by the type of control used. This study proposes an analytical method f...

Recent studies show that synchronous reluctance motors (SynRMs) present promising technologies. As a result, research on trending SynRMs drive systems has expanded. This work disseminates the recent developments of design, modeling, and more specifically, control these motors. Firstly, brief study dominant motor technologies compared to is carried out. Secondly, most prominent methods are studi...

A new method based on a fuzzy logic for estimating the phase inductance and resistance of switched reluctance motors (SRMs) is presented. The rotor position and the phase current of the 6/4 pole SRM are used to predict the phase inductance. The phase inductance results predicted by the fuzzy are in excellent agreement with the results of the finite element method and the fuzzy estimation of the...

Wide-bandwidth measurements are necessary when testing electronically switched drfves. 7 b o dfficult pmblems are addressed the measurement of motor phase input power at low speed. with a high PWM modulation frequency and the measurement of small torque ripple (superlmposed on a large mean toque). In an electrlcdlY noisy envlronment. Extensive use Is made of dlgilal signal processing techniques...

Electric vehicles (EVs) are playing a vital role in sustainable transportation. It is estimated that by 2030, Battery EVs will become mainstream for passenger car Even though gaining interest transportation, the future of EV power transmission facing concerns and open research challenges. Considering case torque ripple mitigation improved reliability control techniques motors, many motor drive ...