Test Results of an SRM Made From a Layered Block of Heat-Treated Amorphous Alloys

In order to produce high-efficiency motors at relatively low production costs, a layered block is made from amorphous iron sheets. From the block, stator and rotor cores of a test switched reluctance motor (SRM) are fabricated. The experimental results of the test machine are compared to another test machine made from low iron loss silicon steel type 35A300 in JIS standard. This silicon steel is equivalent to M-22, 300, and V300-35A in ANSI, BS601, and DIN46400, respectively. The validity of the test results is compared and verified through use of an analytical simulation software package. Approximately 6% improvement in efficiency is observed for the prototype SRM with the layered amorphous core material. The SRM test motor has an efficiency of 95.1% at a speed of 8500 r/min with an output of 2.4 kW.