Design of synchronous reluctance motors with improved power factor

T. Mohanarajah; J. Rizk; M. Nagrial; A. Hellany

doi:10.1109/CPE.2017.7915194

Design of synchronous reluctance motors with improved power factor

T. Mohanarajah, J. Rizk, M. Nagrial, A. Hellany

Western Sydney University

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Abstract

Synchronous reluctance motor (SynRM) have rather poor power factor. This paper investigates possible methods to improve the power factor (pf) without impacting its torque density. The study found two possible aspects to improve the power factor with either refining rotor dimensions and followed by current control techniques. Although it is a non-linear mathematical field, it is analysed by analytical equations and FEM simulation is utilized to validate the design progression. Finally, an analytical method is proposed to enhance pf without compromising machine torque density. There are many models examined in this study to verify the design process. The best design with high performance is used for final current control optimization simulation.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings: 2017 11th IEEE International Conference on Compatibility, Power Electronics and Power Engineering (CPE-POWERENG), Cadiz, Spain, 4 - 6 April, 2017
Publisher	IEEE
Pages	340-345
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Print)	9781509049622
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/CPE.2017.7915194
Publication status	Published - 2017
Event	International Conference on Compatibility_Power Electronics and Power Engineering - Duration: 4 Apr 2017 → …

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Conference	International Conference on Compatibility_Power Electronics and Power Engineering
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electric power factor
reluctance motors

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Mohanarajah, T, Rizk, J , Nagrial, M & Hellany, A 2017, Design of synchronous reluctance motors with improved power factor. in Proceedings: 2017 11th IEEE International Conference on Compatibility, Power Electronics and Power Engineering (CPE-POWERENG), Cadiz, Spain, 4 - 6 April, 2017. IEEE, pp. 340-345, International Conference on Compatibility_Power Electronics and Power Engineering, 4/04/17. https://doi.org/10.1109/CPE.2017.7915194

Design of synchronous reluctance motors with improved power factor. / Mohanarajah, T.; Rizk, J.; Nagrial, M. et al.
Proceedings: 2017 11th IEEE International Conference on Compatibility, Power Electronics and Power Engineering (CPE-POWERENG), Cadiz, Spain, 4 - 6 April, 2017. IEEE, 2017. p. 340-345.

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