AC/DC current ratio in a current superimposition variable flux reluctance machine

Abstract

We have proposed a current superimposition variable flux reluctance machine for traction motors. The torque-speed characteristics of this machine can be controlled by increasing or decreasing the DC current. In this paper, we discuss an AC/DC current ratio in the current superimposition variable flux reluctance machine. The structure and control method are described, and the characteristics are computed using FEA in several AC/DC ratios.

Keywords

• finite element analysis
• vector control
• rotating machines
• traction motors
• 84.50.+d