Dynamic tests with a switched reluctance motor drive

Abstract

Starting and reversing times of less than 40 ms, torque ripple below ten percent and operational speeds over 5000 l/min. (rpm) can be achieved with our 6/4 prototype switched reluctance motor drive. The drive efficiency approaches 80 percent but it is currently limited by high switching frquency. Peak currents of 50 A are needed in the 4.2 kW machine. Experimental results of the prototype switched reluctance machine are shown.