Comparative Analysis of Synchronous Reluctance Machine against Conventional Induction Machine for Railway Traction

Liya Tom, Muhammad Raza Khowja, Ramkumar Ramanathan, Gaurang Vakil, Chris Gerada, Param Anpalahan, Krzysztof Wejrzanowski, Neil Brown

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Abstract

Electrification in railway industry offers better performing trains with reduced pollution and maximised capacity. SynREL is gaining more interest as a candidate for traction application in place of IM due to its simple and robust structure. Consequently, induction machine (IM) and synchronous reluctance machine (SynREL) are designed and compared for same electrical (1.5 kV and 170 A), thermal and mechanical specification in this paper. IM is found to have a higher torque capability than SynREL for the same torque speed characteristics. Around 67% of the torque at both rated and maximum speed of operation is achieved by SynREL in relation to the specification. The absence of rotor cage improves the efficiency and reduces the weight of SynREL However, SynREL is found to suffer from poor power factor.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2022 International Conference on Electrical Machines, ICEM 2022
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages69-75
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781665414326
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes
Event2022 International Conference on Electrical Machines, ICEM 2022 - Valencia, Spain
Duration: 5 Sept 20228 Sept 2022

Publication series

Name2022 International Conference on Electrical Machines, ICEM 2022

Conference

Conference2022 International Conference on Electrical Machines, ICEM 2022
Country/TerritorySpain
CityValencia
Period5/09/228/09/22

Keywords

  • Electric Railway
  • Induction Machine
  • Motor Design
  • Optimisation
  • Synchronous Reluctance Machine

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

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