Effect of Different Winding Switching Methods on Regulating and Energetic Characteristics of Synchronous Motor with Permanent Magnet Excitation

Abstract The article contains evaluation of effect of different winding switching methods for synchronous motor with permanent magnet excitation (SMPM) on energetic efficiency, possibility of enlarging the ranges of working speeds and torques, adaptation of regulating characteristics with the aim of using it in particular electric drive. The evaluation is performed at similar values of relative speed and relative inductance. The conditions, which make sensible the usage of 120-degree or 180-degree switching, meanwhile all considered SMPM characteristics are not worse than those under vector control, are defined. It is proved, that there is a possibility to minimize engine's energy consumption by regulating switching angle, as well as change it's mechanical characteristics. In particular, it is possible to get mechanical SMPM characteristic, typical for direct-current motor with series excitation, suitable for usage in electric traction drive.