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Synchronous Reluctance Machines and Drives
Development of a new type of synchronous reluctance machine that has a skewed , axially-laminated rotor , which solves the problem of torque ripple typically associated with traditional rotors . |
Competitive Advantage • Innovative axially-laminated skewed rotor that improves machine performance and creates nearzero torque ripple
• Novel multi-phase winding techniques improve torque output
• Advanced tools for the analysis , design and fabrication of novel rotors using 3D printing
• Ability to produce smaller , cheaper machines
• Impact
• The rotor structure can be operated at very high-speed , making it useful in many emerging applications
• Synchronous reluctance machines and drivers are cheaper and more efficient than conventional field-excited and permanent-magnet synchronous machines , as they don ’ t require permanent-magnets , or rely on rotor currents
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Our Collaborators • Shandong BOFA Power Machinery
• Motorica
More Information Professor John Fletcher
School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications
T : + 61 2 9385 6007
E : john . fletcher @ unsw . edu . au
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Successful Applications |
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• Applications in electric vehicle powertrains and highspeed drive applications for Australian and Chinese industries |
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Capabilities and Facilities |
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• Electrical machine design experience |
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• Multi-phase machine design techniques |
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• Multi-phase drives and controls |
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• Low-speed , high-torque and high-speed load machines |
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