Computer Aided Design of Switched Reluctance Motors for Use in Robotic Actuators

The switched reluctance motor (SRM) is emerging as a strong contender to the permanent magnet synchronous motor as a prime mover of choice in robotic actuators. This paper describes a design synthesis tool for switched reluctance motors. First, a review of the currently existing design tools is presented. The paper then details a parametric design synthesis procedure that requires the formulation of analytical relationships that involve SRM performance and design parameters. The analytical relationships (rules of thumb for design) thus developed can be used along with parametric reduction techniques to work towards an optimal design.