A simulation-based approach for optimized linear switched reluctance motor performance through material selection for core design

Abstract Linear-switched reluctance motors (LSRMs) are becoming popular for transit applications owing to their inherent advantages. However, structural modifications are crucial for mitigating the drawbacks of high-force ripples and acoustic noise. Analysing the effect of every modification require...

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Main Authors: Nisha Prasad, Mahipal Bukya
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Language:English
Published: Springer 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s43939-025-00252-4
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description Abstract Linear-switched reluctance motors (LSRMs) are becoming popular for transit applications owing to their inherent advantages. However, structural modifications are crucial for mitigating the drawbacks of high-force ripples and acoustic noise. Analysing the effect of every modification requires designing the motor using machine design software. In the LSRM design process, in addition to calculating the physical dimensions, selecting suitable material for the core greatly impacts the motor performance. This study presents a step-by-step guide to the material selection process, for designing LSRM’s stator and translator cores of an LSRM. A detailed performance analysis of the LSRM was conducted using eleven different materials to determine the most suitable core material. The ANSYS/Maxwell software was used to simulate the motor design. Material selection is based on key performance parameters such as propulsion force, flux distribution, phase inductance profile, and material cost. The results confirm the suitability of steel1008 as compared to other materials.
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spelling doaj-art-948f56537a6746bd99fc255564db6aa32025-08-20T03:53:32ZengSpringerDiscover Materials2730-77272025-04-015111110.1007/s43939-025-00252-4A simulation-based approach for optimized linear switched reluctance motor performance through material selection for core designNisha Prasad0Mahipal Bukya1Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology Bengaluru, Manipal Academy of Higher EducationDepartment of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology Bengaluru, Manipal Academy of Higher EducationAbstract Linear-switched reluctance motors (LSRMs) are becoming popular for transit applications owing to their inherent advantages. However, structural modifications are crucial for mitigating the drawbacks of high-force ripples and acoustic noise. Analysing the effect of every modification requires designing the motor using machine design software. In the LSRM design process, in addition to calculating the physical dimensions, selecting suitable material for the core greatly impacts the motor performance. This study presents a step-by-step guide to the material selection process, for designing LSRM’s stator and translator cores of an LSRM. A detailed performance analysis of the LSRM was conducted using eleven different materials to determine the most suitable core material. The ANSYS/Maxwell software was used to simulate the motor design. Material selection is based on key performance parameters such as propulsion force, flux distribution, phase inductance profile, and material cost. The results confirm the suitability of steel1008 as compared to other materials.https://doi.org/10.1007/s43939-025-00252-4Linear switched reluctance motor designCore materialFEM analysisMotor coreCore material selection
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A simulation-based approach for optimized linear switched reluctance motor performance through material selection for core design
Discover Materials
Linear switched reluctance motor design
Core material
FEM analysis
Motor core
Core material selection
title A simulation-based approach for optimized linear switched reluctance motor performance through material selection for core design
title_full A simulation-based approach for optimized linear switched reluctance motor performance through material selection for core design
title_fullStr A simulation-based approach for optimized linear switched reluctance motor performance through material selection for core design
title_full_unstemmed A simulation-based approach for optimized linear switched reluctance motor performance through material selection for core design
title_short A simulation-based approach for optimized linear switched reluctance motor performance through material selection for core design
title_sort simulation based approach for optimized linear switched reluctance motor performance through material selection for core design
topic Linear switched reluctance motor design
Core material
FEM analysis
Motor core
Core material selection
url https://doi.org/10.1007/s43939-025-00252-4
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