Improving Saliency of High-Speed Synchronous Reluctance Machine Using Rotor Sleeve made of Bi-State Magnetic Material

R. M. Ram Kumar, Gaurang Vakil, Chris Gerada

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Abstract

Synchronous reluctance (SynRel) machines with improved saliency ratio can be realized using bi-state magnetic material (BSMM) in the rotor. However, a significantly higher number of localized heat treatments are required on the BSMM to maximize its effectiveness on being used in the conventional SynRel rotor structure. The cumbersome manufacturing process and its associated cost renders the conventional SynRel rotor topology as an impracticable solution for exploiting the benefits of BSMM. Therefore, it is essential to identify alternate SynRel rotor structures which can effectively utilize the advantages of BSMM with reduced manufacturing related complexity. Consequently, a 3 kW, 90 krpm high-speed sleeve rotor SynRel machine having a retaining sleeve of BSMM is analysed in this paper. The proposed rotor structure offers 26% more torque with a reduced manufacturing related complexity compared to conventional SynRel rotor with BSMM. Further, 3D simulations are performed to understand the impact of eddy current on the electromagnetic performance of sleeve rotor SynRel machine with BSMM sleeve.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2022 IEEE 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Future Electric Transportation, SeFeT 2022
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781665480574
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Future Electric Transportation, SeFeT 2022 - Hyderabad, India
Duration: 4 Aug 20226 Aug 2022

Publication series

Name2022 IEEE 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Future Electric Transportation, SeFeT 2022

Conference

Conference2nd IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Future Electric Transportation, SeFeT 2022
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityHyderabad
Period4/08/226/08/22

Keywords

  • bi-state
  • High-speed
  • sleeve rotor
  • synchronous reluctance machine
  • torque density

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Transportation

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