Torque density and efficiency improvements of a Switched Reluctance Motor without rare earth material for hybrid vehicles

Yuichi Takano, Motoki Takeno, Takashi Imakawa, Akira Chiba, Nobukazu Hoshi, Masatugu Takemoto, Satoshi Ogasawara

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Abstract

A prototype machine of a Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) having competitive torque and efficiency as well as compactness with respect to an IPMSM in a HEV (Toyota Prius 2003) has been investigated. A torque of 400Nm is set as a target with an outer diameter of 269mm with an axial length of 156mm including coil end length. In addition 50kW field weakening capability must be competitive to the IPM. The highest efficiency of 95% is also aimed. Stator and rotor structures and iron material are investigated. Test machines are built. Static and light load tests are carried out.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2010 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2010 - Proceedings
Pages2653-2659
Number of pages7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event2010 2nd IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2010 - Atlanta, GA, United States
Duration: Sept 12 2010Sept 16 2010

Publication series

Name2010 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2010 - Proceedings

Other

Other2010 2nd IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, ECCE 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAtlanta, GA
Period9/12/109/16/10

Keywords

  • Efficiency
  • Hybrid vehicles
  • Switched reluctance motor
  • Torque density

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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