Multi-Physics Simulation of 6/4 Switched Reluctance Motor by Finite Element Method
The switched reluctance motor (SRM) performance can be improved by either drive control and/or machine design. However, the drive control may be more complex and expensive depending on the SRM design, whereas a favorable SRM design may result in simpler and cheaper drive control system. In order to...
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| author | Renata R. C. Reis Marcio L. M. Kimpara João O. P. Pinto Babak Fahimi |
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The switched reluctance motor (SRM) performance can be improved by either drive control and/or machine design. However, the drive control may be more complex and expensive depending on the SRM design, whereas a favorable SRM design may result in simpler and cheaper drive control system. In order to evaluate the SRM performance before designing the control/drive system, it is important carrying out a multi-physics simulation of the machine, in such way that if electromagnetics, structural and thermal performance do not cope with the requirements for simpler control/drive system, the SRM can be redesigned until reach a feasible goal. This paper presents a comprehensive simulation analysis of a 6/4 three-phase SRM using the finite element method as evaluation approach for future use in optimization design techniques. First, the main geometrical parameters of the motor were calculated and then static and dynamic simulations were conducted to analyze the motor electromagnetic performance. Afterwards, the natural frequencies and vibration modes were found through modal analysis. Finally, the thermal analysis was accomplished to investigate the internal temperature rise due to the copper losses. The analysis has been performed in ANSYS package, providing an insightful guidance for the near optimum motor designing stage.
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| spelling | doaj-art-c05419249cca4e9ca4d425ba2a3cf32d2025-08-20T01:48:04ZengAssociação Brasileira de Eletrônica de PotênciaEletrônica de Potência1414-88621984-557X2021-03-0126110.18618/REP.2021.1.0004148Multi-Physics Simulation of 6/4 Switched Reluctance Motor by Finite Element MethodRenata R. C. Reis0Marcio L. M. Kimpara1João O. P. Pinto2Babak Fahimi3Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande – MS, BrazilFederal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande – MS, BrazilFederal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande – MS, BrazilUniversity of Texas at Dallas, Richardson - TX, USA The switched reluctance motor (SRM) performance can be improved by either drive control and/or machine design. However, the drive control may be more complex and expensive depending on the SRM design, whereas a favorable SRM design may result in simpler and cheaper drive control system. In order to evaluate the SRM performance before designing the control/drive system, it is important carrying out a multi-physics simulation of the machine, in such way that if electromagnetics, structural and thermal performance do not cope with the requirements for simpler control/drive system, the SRM can be redesigned until reach a feasible goal. This paper presents a comprehensive simulation analysis of a 6/4 three-phase SRM using the finite element method as evaluation approach for future use in optimization design techniques. First, the main geometrical parameters of the motor were calculated and then static and dynamic simulations were conducted to analyze the motor electromagnetic performance. Afterwards, the natural frequencies and vibration modes were found through modal analysis. Finally, the thermal analysis was accomplished to investigate the internal temperature rise due to the copper losses. The analysis has been performed in ANSYS package, providing an insightful guidance for the near optimum motor designing stage. https://journal.sobraep.org.br/index.php/rep/article/view/148Power ElectronicsSwitched Reluctance Motor |
| spellingShingle | Renata R. C. Reis Marcio L. M. Kimpara João O. P. Pinto Babak Fahimi Multi-Physics Simulation of 6/4 Switched Reluctance Motor by Finite Element Method Eletrônica de Potência Power Electronics Switched Reluctance Motor |
| title | Multi-Physics Simulation of 6/4 Switched Reluctance Motor by Finite Element Method |
| title_full | Multi-Physics Simulation of 6/4 Switched Reluctance Motor by Finite Element Method |
| title_fullStr | Multi-Physics Simulation of 6/4 Switched Reluctance Motor by Finite Element Method |
| title_full_unstemmed | Multi-Physics Simulation of 6/4 Switched Reluctance Motor by Finite Element Method |
| title_short | Multi-Physics Simulation of 6/4 Switched Reluctance Motor by Finite Element Method |
| title_sort | multi physics simulation of 6 4 switched reluctance motor by finite element method |
| topic | Power Electronics Switched Reluctance Motor |
| url | https://journal.sobraep.org.br/index.php/rep/article/view/148 |
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