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Application of Fractional-Slot Concentrated Windings to Synchronous Reluctance Motors

Spargo, C.M.; Mecrow, B.C.; Widmer, J.D.; Morton, C.

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Authors

C.M. Spargo

B.C. Mecrow

J.D. Widmer

C. Morton



Contributors

Abstract

This paper presents an investigation into the application of fractional-slot concentrated windings to synchronous reluctance motors. The advantages and disadvantages of the synthesis of such a machine are explored with thermal aspects included, and a comparison with a similar topology, i.e., the switched reluctance motor, is also presented where appropriate. The differences in electric drive between the two reluctance motors are briefly explored. Finite element studies show that the fractional-slot concentrated wound machine can exhibit higher efficiency and torque density when compared with conventional synchronous reluctance and induction motors, and the electromagnetic model is validated through testing of a prototype machine, with thermal results also reported. Despite the many benefits, high torque ripple and low power factor reduce the topologies' desirability and are identified as an area of further research.

Citation

Spargo, C., Mecrow, B., Widmer, J., & Morton, C. (2015). Application of Fractional-Slot Concentrated Windings to Synchronous Reluctance Motors. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 51(2), 1446-1455. https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2014.2341733

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jul 16, 2014
Online Publication Date Jul 22, 2014
Publication Date Mar 18, 2015
Deposit Date Jan 21, 2016
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
Print ISSN 0093-9994
Publisher Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 51
Issue 2
Pages 1446-1455
DOI https://doi.org/10.1109/tia.2014.2341733

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