Open AccessAxial flux switched reluctance machines: a comprehensive review of design and topologies
Author(s) -
Torkaman Hossein,
Ghaheri Aghil,
Keyhani Ali
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
iet electric power applications
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1751-8679
DOI - 10.1049/iet-epa.2018.5190
Subject(s) - network topology , sizing , switched reluctance motor , magnetic reluctance , topology (electrical circuits) , computer science , engineering , control engineering , control theory (sociology) , mechanical engineering , electrical engineering , magnet , artificial intelligence , control (management) , rotor (electric) , operating system , art , visual arts
Axial flux switched reluctance machines (AFSRMs) exhibit unique characteristics that specify their superiority over other topologies in specific applications. A number of researchers have studied the efficient design and constructed structures in different types of AFSRMs. Each of such studies seeks to produce a motor with improved characteristics. Here, a comprehensive study is performed in AFSRMs, including their design considerations, sizing equations and the structural changes. The sensitivity of parameters for efficient operation is investigated. Also, the comparisons among topologies are provided for each of the identified metrics. This study ends with a comparison summary, which shows the performance indices evaluation of different topologies to utilise in various applications.