New analytical method for the computation of air-gap reactances in 3-phase induction motors

Dan M. Ionel, Mihai V. Cistelecan, Timothy J.E. Miller, Malcolm I. McGilp

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Abstract

The method presented in the paper includes a generalized analysis of the air-gap mmf based on the equivalent linear current density at the slot opening. A detailed non-linear magnetic circuit model of the motor cross-section geometry is excited with the fundamental mmf, solved in polar coordinates and the results used to calculate the magnetizing reactance. The contribution of all the air-gap mmf harmonics, apart from the electric fundamental, is added in order to compute the differential leakage reactance. The method has been implemented on computer and has provided better results than some of the classical methods on several test motors.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)65-72
Number of pages8
JournalConference Record - IAS Annual Meeting (IEEE Industry Applications Society)
Volume1
StatePublished - 1998
EventProceedings of the 1998 IEEE Industry Applications Conference. Part 1 (of 3) - St.Louis, MO, USA
Duration: Oct 12 1998Oct 15 1998

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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