Optimal advance angle for torque maximisation in high-speed, single-pulse operated, switched reluctance machines

Roberto Rocca, Fabio Giulii Capponi, Savvas Papadopoulos, Giulio De Donato, Mohamed Rashed, Michael Galea

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Abstract

It is well reported that Switched Reluctance Machines typically operate in 'single-pulse mode' when rotating at high speed. For such operating mode, the control parameters are the duration of the energizing period along with the advance of the turn-on instant, i.e. advance angle. To maximize the output torque, the energizing period is normally kept equal to half of the electric period, i.e. 180°(elec.), whilst the optimal advance angle is evaluated through time consuming finite-element-based optimization algorithms. In this paper, a simple and novel analytical model is proposed that determines the optimal advance angle in a closed-form analytical expression, directly from the machine geometry. Successful validation against accurate finite element models on two Switched Reluctance prototypes is reported.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages80-85
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781538693490
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2019
Externally publishedYes
Event11th IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2019 - San Diego, United States
Duration: 12 May 201915 May 2019

Publication series

Name2019 IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2019

Conference

Conference11th IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period12/05/1915/05/19

Keywords

  • Advance angle
  • Analytical model
  • Performance optimization
  • Single-pulse
  • Switched reluctance machine
  • Torque maximization

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

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