The flux-reversal machine: a new brushless doubly-salient permanent-magnet machine

A new brushless doubly-salient permanent-magnet machine called the flux-reversal machine is described. Design, analysis, construction and experimental results for a prototype machine built as a single-phase, high-speed generator are presented. Qualitative comparisons are made with other types of brushless machines in its class, using the flux-MMF diagram technique. An elementary CAD program developed for designing flux-reversal machines and the associated drive electronics is also described.

[1]  T. Miller,et al.  Prediction of cogging torque using the flux-MMF diagram technique , 1995, IAS '95. Conference Record of the 1995 IEEE Industry Applications Conference Thirtieth IAS Annual Meeting.

[2]  T.A. Lipo,et al.  A novel permanent magnet motor with doubly salient structure , 1992, Conference Record of the 1992 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting.

[3]  T.J.E. Miller,et al.  Torque prediction using the flux-MMF diagram in AC, DC, and reluctance motors , 1996 .

[4]  Nady Boules,et al.  A high-efficiency, high power generation system for automobiles , 1995 .

[5]  Timothy J. E. Miller,et al.  Switched Reluctance Motors and Their Control , 1993 .