Theoretical Derivation of Phase Current Profile for Switched Reluctance Motors to Suppress Radial Force Ripple and Torque Ripple

Takayuki Kusumi, Takuto Hara, Kazuhiro Umetani, Eiji Hiraki

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Abstract

Switched reluctance motors (SRMs) are promising for propulsion motors of electric vehicles (EVs) because of their robust mechanical construction and cost effectiveness. However, practical application of SRMs to vehicular propulsion is hindered by comparatively large torque ripple and radial force ripple, which cause noise vibration and acoustic noise. Previous studies have proposed phase current profiles which suppress both ripples. However, in the derivation process of phase current, these previous studies need numerical calculation hindering the EV development speed. The purpose of this paper is to propose a novel phase current profile to suppress both the torque ripple and the radial force ripple of SRMs without numerical calculation. The profile can be straightforwardly calculated using a simple analytical model of the SRMs. In addition, the profile can be determined for any reluctance profiles of actual SRMs. Experiment was carried out to verify the proposed method. The result supported suppression of the torque ripple and the acoustic noise by the proposed method.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2018 IEEE 27th International Symposium on Industrial Electronics, ISIE 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1037-1042
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781538637050
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018 Aug 10
Externally publishedYes
Event27th IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics, ISIE 2018 - Cairns, Australia
Duration: 2018 Jun 132018 Jun 15

Publication series

NameIEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics
Volume2018-June

Conference

Conference27th IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics, ISIE 2018
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityCairns
Period18/6/1318/6/15

Keywords

  • phase current profile
  • radial force ripple
  • switched reluctance motor
  • torque ripple

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Control and Systems Engineering

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