Design optimisation methodology of a high-speed switched reluctance motor for automotive traction applications

摘要

This paper forms part of a broader study on the design and optimisation of a high speed switched reluctance motor (SRM) for hybrid-electrical automotive traction applications. The main focus of this particular paper is to explain the design optimisation methodology followed. Furthermore, the main aim of the motor design is to push the power density of the SRM as high as possible. This leads to numerous difficult mechanical and thermal design constraints. The design methodology is, thus, largely influenced by these several challenging aspects. Initial optimisation results are shown as well as finite element (FE) simulated performance results of a new concept case study axial flux segmental SRM.