TY - GEN
T1 - Design and Performance Improvement of an SRM Based on a Benchmark Commercial im
AU - Kahourzade, Solmaz
AU - Mahmoudi, Amin
AU - Arianborna, Mohammdhossein
AU - Soong, Wen
AU - Alsawalhi, Jamal
PY - 2026/3/4
Y1 - 2026/3/4
N2 - Although induction motors (IMs) are the most common commercial motor type, there is growing interest in more efficient motors like reluctance motors and permanent magnet (PM) motors. Switched reluctance motors (SRMs) are a possible substitute for IMs with lower cost and higher efficiency. The aim of this work is to present a design methodology for a 2.2 kW SRM in comparison with a baseline commercial IM. Finite-element analysis (FEA) results are provided for both kinds of motors. Four different SRM geometries, including 6/4, 8/6, 12/8 and 18/12 stator and rotor pole pairs are compared in terms of their operational performance. The phase currents, maximum torque, torque ripple, efficiently, weight, and volume results are used for the comparison. The findings highlight that the 12/8 SRM structure can replace the benchmark commercial induction motor studied.
AB - Although induction motors (IMs) are the most common commercial motor type, there is growing interest in more efficient motors like reluctance motors and permanent magnet (PM) motors. Switched reluctance motors (SRMs) are a possible substitute for IMs with lower cost and higher efficiency. The aim of this work is to present a design methodology for a 2.2 kW SRM in comparison with a baseline commercial IM. Finite-element analysis (FEA) results are provided for both kinds of motors. Four different SRM geometries, including 6/4, 8/6, 12/8 and 18/12 stator and rotor pole pairs are compared in terms of their operational performance. The phase currents, maximum torque, torque ripple, efficiently, weight, and volume results are used for the comparison. The findings highlight that the 12/8 SRM structure can replace the benchmark commercial induction motor studied.
KW - finite element analysis
KW - induction motors
KW - optimum design
KW - switched reluctance motors
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105036363650
U2 - 10.1109/ETFG61999.2025.11401201
DO - 10.1109/ETFG61999.2025.11401201
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:105036363650
T3 - Conference Proceedings - 2025 IEEE International Conference on Energy Technologies for Future Grids, ETFG 2025
BT - Conference Proceedings - 2025 IEEE International Conference on Energy Technologies for Future Grids, ETFG 2025
PB - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
T2 - 2025 IEEE International Conference on Energy Technologies for Future Grids, ETFG 2025
Y2 - 7 December 2025 through 11 December 2025
ER -