Title :
Optimal saturation: optimization of a reluctance actuator for automotive applications
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Fed. Defense, Munich, Germany
Abstract :
This article presents the optimization of a single-phase reluctance actuator for an application in the automotive industry. As an example, the electrical throttle plate for an E-Gas system is analyzed. The main advantages of such E-Gas systems, against a mechanical solution using a Boween cable are: 1) improved driving comfort, 2) integration of idele speed, cruise and traction control, 3) reduced emissions, 4) reduced fuel consumption, 5) simplified engine packaging and 6. cost reduction. The requirements and boundary conditions required for an electrical actuator for this application is summarized in this paper.
Keywords :
automobile industry; cost reduction; electric actuators; electric vehicles; optimisation; Boween cable; E-Gas system; automotive industry; boundary condition; cost reduction; cruise control; driving comfort improvement; electrical throttle plate; emission reduction; engine packaging; fuel consumption reduction; idle speed control; single-phase reluctance actuator; traction control; Actuators; Automotive applications; Automotive engineering; Control systems; Costs; Electrical equipment industry; Engines; Fuels; Mechanical cables; Packaging;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MIA.2005.1458274
