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Synchronous Reluctance Motor

Topics Discussed
  • ❖ Construction
  • ❖ Principle of Operation
  • ❖ Phasor Diagram
  • ❖ Torque Equation
  • ❖ Torque vs. Load Angle Characteristics
  • ❖ Torque vs. Current Angle Characteristics
  • ❖ Speed Torque Characteristics
  • ❖ Steady State D-Q Model
  • ❖ Closed Loop Control

2.1 Introduction

Synchronous reluctance motor drives are establishing itself as a distinctive and substantial technology in recent times due to its very high efficiency. It can be seen as a viable alternate compared with conventional variable speed motor drives due to the technological advancements in areas of effective control strategies, along with advantages including absence of magnets, thermally stable rotor and ease of maintenance.

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