Title :
An investigation into vibration in switched reluctance motors
Author :
Pillay, Pragasen ; Cai, William
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Clarkson Univ., Potsdam, NY, USA
Abstract :
Two disadvantages of the switched reluctance motor (SRM) are its torque ripple and acoustic noise. Previous work on vibration modes and resonant frequencies of the laminations of an 8-6 SRM is extended here to include the effects of the frame. Both a smooth frame and a ribbed frame are examined, and the presence of numerous additional vibratory modes in the ribbed frame demonstrated. Accelerometer tests behind a pole verify some of the theoretical predictions
Keywords :
accelerometers; machine testing; machine theory; reluctance motors; torque; vibrations; SRM; accelerometer tests; acoustic noise; frame effects; laminations; resonant frequencies; ribbed frame; smooth frame; switched reluctance motor; theoretical predictions; torque ripple; vibration modes; vibratory modes; Acoustic noise; Lamination; Magnetic flux; Reluctance machines; Reluctance motors; Resonant frequency; Rotors; Stator windings; Torque; Vibrations;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
