Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM)

The torque in an SRM is produced by the tendency of the rotor to align with the excited stator poles to minimize the reluctance (opposition to magnetic flux) in the magnetic circuit.

The electronic control system precisely controls the amplitude and timing of current pulses applied to the stator windings in synchronization with the rotor position to produce the desired torque.

SRMs offer advantages such as a robust and simple construction without windings or permanent magnets on the rotor, fault tolerance, high-speed capability, and potential for high-temperature operation.

<p>The output torque of an SRM is the summation of the individual torque contributions from all the active (excited) phases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The entire drive system's efficiency must be considered, as individual energy-efficient components may not contribute significantly if the system is not tailored to the actual operating requirements or if the peak performance is rarely utilized.</p> Signup and view all the answers