Quantum mechanics

Reluctance motor

Control (management)

Voltage

Rotor (electric)

Engineering

Induction motor

Materials science

Power (physics)

Torque motor

Computer science

Mechanical engineering

Thermodynamics

Physics

Finite element method

Torque

Stator

Torque density

Switched reluctance motor

Automotive engineering

Artificial intelligence

Direct torque control

Topology (electrical circuits)

Control theory (sociology)

Magnet

Electrical engineering

IEEE Transactions on Magnetics

In this article, a novel exterior-rotor multiple teeth enhanced-torque switched reluctance motor (SRM) is proposed, which exploits permanent magnets (PMs) inside the end teeth of the neighboring stator poles. First, the topology of the proposed motor, namely PM-SRM, is introduced and its working principle is illustrated. Then, based on the magnetic equivalent circuit (MEC) of the motor, it is proven that the PMs contribute to increase the air-gap flux density and regulate the stator poles flux density. As a result, the output torque of the motor is increased as well. The electromagnetic analyses of the proposed PM-SRM are performed using 3-D finite-element analysis. To validate the improved performance of the proposed PM-SRM, it is compared with its PMless counterpart and a classical 12/10-pole SRM in terms of the output torque and power, losses, and efficiency. It is shown that the proposed motor outperforms the two compared motors in terms of the output power and torque, and efficiency. Finally, a prototype of the motor is fabricated and tested to evaluate the predicted results. Both simulation and experimental results demonstrate the high torque and power production capability of the proposed PM-SRM.

A New Exterior-Rotor Multiple Teeth Switched Reluctance Motor With Embedded Permanent Magnets for Torque Enhancement