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Electromagnetic modeling and control of switched reluctance motor using finite elements

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This paper considered the implementation of a current control method for switched reluctance motors (SRMs) and presented a novel approach to the accurate online modeling of a three phase 6/4 SRM drive. A three phase 6/4 SRM is given theoretical calculation of inductance of the SRM model. The SRM was then tested in a Matlab/Simulink environment and numerically analyzed by using nonlinear 2D look-up tables created from its calculated flux linkage and static torque data. The simulation studied the hysteresis and voltage control strategies. The ideal waveform of stator current under the voltage-current condition and improved shape of rotor were proposed.

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  1. Electrical Engineering Department, University of Biskra, Biskra, 07000, Algeria

    Ali Arif, Abderrazak Guettaf, Ahmed Chaouki Megherbi & Fateh Benchabane

  2. Material Sciences Department, University of Biskra, Biskra, 07000, Algeria

    Said Benramache

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Arif, A., Guettaf, A., Megherbi, A.C. et al. Electromagnetic modeling and control of switched reluctance motor using finite elements. Front. Energy 8, 355–363 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11708-014-0319-5

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