Abstract
In this paper, we describe the basis of a magnetic circuit method and introduce a reluctance network analysis (RNA) proposed by authors. The RNA, which is based on the magnetic circuit method, has some suitable merits for simulating electrical machineries such as a simple analytical model, ease of coupled analysis with electrical circuits, motion, and thermal fields. In addition to these merits, a general-purpose circuit simulator like "SPICE" can be utilized as a solver. We present some applications of the RNA to operation analysis for an orthogonal-core, a switched reluctance motor, and a permanent magnet generator.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 150-156+8 |
Journal | IEEJ Transactions on Fundamentals and Materials |
Volume | 126 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Keywords
- Coupled analysis
- Magnetic circuit
- Orthogonal-core
- Permanent magnet generator
- Reluctance network analysis (RNA)
- SPICE
- Switched reluctance motor
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering