Comparison of Synchronous Reluctance Machine and Permanent Magnet-Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Machine Performance Characteristics

Since the dominant induction machines and permanent magnet synchronous machines are well-established in the industry, the reluctance machines require more research work and investigation to substitute the conventional technologies. This paper analyzes the synchronous reluctance machines and permanent magnet-assisted synchronous reluctance machines in terms of the effect of permanent magnets in the model and the performance characteristic of the machines. The machines are designed and the parameters are measured. The vector diagrams of the machines and the equivalent circuits of the machines are analyzed. A comparison of the machines in terms of power factor, efficiency, and torque of the machines is provided based on the measurements. The study presents a notable improvement in power factor and efficiency in the case of inserting permanent magnets in the synchronous reluctance machine’s rotor.