Title :
Design of a doubly fed reluctance motor for adjustable-speed drives
Author :
Liao, Yuefeng ; Xu, Longya ; Zhen, Li
Author_Institution :
Corp. Res. & Dev., Gen. Electr. Co., Schenectady, NY, USA
Abstract :
A methodology for the steady-state performance analysis and design of the doubly fed reluctance motor (DFRM) is presented in this paper. Emphasis is placed on the linear model of the DFRM, but magnetic nonlinearities are also characterized. A prototype 2 hp DFRM is designed and built in comparison with an induction motor. Performance of the prototype 2 hp DFRM motor is analyzed thoroughly and is supported by actual measurements, wherever available
Keywords :
design engineering; machine testing; machine theory; reluctance motor drives; variable speed drives; 2 hp; adjustable-speed drives; design; doubly fed reluctance motor; linear model; magnetic nonlinearities; steady-state performance analysis; Brushless motors; Costs; Induction motors; Industry Applications Society; Power generation economics; Prototypes; Reluctance machines; Reluctance motors; Sensorless control; Variable speed drives;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
