NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY

School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

ELECTRICAL MACHINES

SWITCHED RELUCTANCE MOTOR

• Lab Engineer: Mr. Yasir Rizwan

• Course Instructor: Dr. Neelma Naz
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I. INTRODUCTION behavior is studied to derive performance curves. For

speed control, parameters such as DC bus voltage,
The project involves modeling a Switched
Reluctance Motor (SRM) in Ansys for a 5 kVA rating. switching angles, and current densities are analyzed.
The physical parameters, including stator and rotor Finally, the relationship between speed and control
dimensions, number of poles, winding turns, air gap, parameters is plotted to optimize motor efficiency and
and material properties, will be specified. Torque- performance under different operational scenarios,
speed characteristic curves will be plotted to analyze ensuring better control.
the motor's performance. Key speed control parameters
such as DC bus voltage, switching angles, and drive IV. DATA PARAMETERS:
mode will be identified, and their effect on speed will
First, we have to select SRM(Switched Reluctance
be explored by plotting speed vs control parameter
curves for comprehensive evaluation. Motor) and then we will change its parameters for
5kVA Power and to get torque-speed curves.
II. PROBLEM STATEMENT:

The design and analysis of a 5 kVA Switched

Reluctance Motor (SRM) is crucial for applications
requiring efficient, cost-effective, and robust
performance. This study aims to model the SRM using
Ansys by defining critical physical parameters such as
stator and rotor dimensions, winding configuration, and
material properties. Torque-speed characteristics will
be analyzed to understand the motor's performance
under various operating conditions. Additionally, speed
control parameters, including DC bus voltage and
switching angles, will be identified and optimized. A
focus will be placed on plotting speed vs control
parameter curves to enhance motor performance and
enable efficient control for practical applications.

III. METHODOLGY:

The methodology involves modeling a 5 kVA

Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) using Ansys
simulation software. The first step is to define key From here we have to select SRM for Switched
physical parameters, including stator and rotor Reluctance Motors design, after that we have to alter
dimensions, material properties, and winding some of the stator and rotor parameters for maximum
configurations. Next, torque-speed characteristics are efficiency of the motor.
calculated by simulating the motor's performance under
varying loads and operating conditions. The motor's
 Magnetics Model which will solve the model and then
plot the torque-speed graph

These values should be set for the rotor and stator of

SRM, after that we have to change Voltage and Current
to get the maximum power of 5kVA and to get the curve.

V. PLOT FOR SPEED-TORQUE CURVE:

The torque speed characteristic curve is given below:

The peak current should be set at 50A and the peak DC
Bus voltage should be set at 100V so when you
calculate Power P = VI, the overall power of the
machine will approximately be 5kVA ignoring the
machine power losses etc.

Now, we have to check on the box for torque-speed

characteristics curve and then click on the solve E-
 characteristics and the relationship between voltage
and speed. The lab highlighted the importance of
optimizing voltage and current for efficient motor
operation while maintaining desired performance
levels. Understanding these parameters is essential for
improving the motor's speed control and enhancing its
overall efficiency in practical applications, ensuring
effective and reliable motor performance.

VIII. REFERENCES

Ansys Motor-CAD | Electromechanical Design

This is the torque-speed characteristic curve with Software
speed on the x-axis and torque on the y-axis, we can
see that at max speed the torque is minimum and at Switched Reluctance Motor Design Using Ansys
minimum speed the torque will be maximum. Maxwell : 6 Steps - Instructables

VI. SPEED V CONTROL PARAMETERS: Electric Motor Design Using Ansys Motor-CAD –
Part 1 | Ansys Knowledge
We can change DC Bus Voltage from 100-200 to
see different values of speed of SRM, keep in mind that Desmos | Graphing Calculator
by increasing voltage the speed of the motor increases
keeping current and other factors constant. Keeping
current at 50A and changing the value of voltage from
100-200 Volts by the gap of 20 will give us different
speeds. From those values we can plot a graph on
desmos.

In this plot, speed is on x-axis and voltage is on y-axis

and we can see from the graph that as the voltage
increases the speed of the motor increases.

VII. CONCLUSION:

In conclusion, the lab focused on modeling and

analyzing the Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) to
achieve a 5kVA rating and explore its performance
characteristics. By adjusting parameters such as
voltage, switching frequency, and control strategies, we
were able to study the motor’s speed-torque