Toggle Main Menu Toggle Search

Open Access padlockePrints

The Newcastle University research output collection, currently available on ePrints, will shortly be moving to a new open repository platform, Figshare. To prepare for the data migration we have paused adding new content to ePrints, and will resume once the new repository is launched. During this time you will continue to have access to ePrints (but no new content will appear). We will share updates here when available.

Investigation of the mechanical constraints on the design of a super-high-speed switched reluctance motor for automotive traction

Lookup NU author(s): Maede BESHARATI, Dr James Widmer, Dr Glynn AtkinsonORCiD, Professor Volker PickertORCiD

Downloads

Full text for this publication is not currently held within this repository. Alternative links are provided below where available.

Abstract

This paper presents a novel Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) for automotive traction applications. The electromagnetic and mechanical simulation results of the proposed motor are presented for operation at 50,000 rpm. The SRM is designed to withstand the rotor stresses due to the centrifugal force whilst producing an output power of 60kW. The simulation results confirm that the stresses forced on the rotor in the proposed topology are below the yield strength of the material with a safety factor of 1.2. Fatigue life may be an issue and will be investigated in the future. The high speed operation allows for a smaller overall size, which in turn leads to lower manufacturing costs. This combined with high output power makes this design a good candidate for use in mass production hybrid electric vehicles.

Publication metadata

Author(s): Besharati M, Pullen KR, Widmer JD, Atkinson G, Pickert V

Publication type: Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstract)

Publication status: Published

Conference Name: 7th IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2014)

Year of Conference: 2014

Online publication date: 19/06/2014

Acceptance date: 01/01/1900

Publisher: IET

URL: https://doi.org/10.1049/cp.2014.0457

DOI: 10.1049/cp.2014.0457

Library holdings: Search Newcastle University Library for this item

ISBN: 9781849198158

Share