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Corresponding Author

Goda, Eaid Abd-El Baky

Subject Area

Electrical Engineering

Article Type

Original Study

Abstract

Switched Reluctance Machines (SRMs) are receiving significant attention from industries in the last decade, SRMs are rather inexpensive, reliable and weigh less than other machines of comparable power outputs. This paper presents an integrated computer program (SRMcad), written in Visual Fortran. The program simulates an integrated algorithm, which is a combination of a design algorithm and a machine analysis algorithm. The program is used to build database for the switched reluctance motor. This database can be used in designing process to save time. The program can be used to study the changing of the magnetic materials, the air gap length, and the air gap type. The program is applied to study the effects of phase voltage, speed and the number phases on the dimensions and performance of the machine. The obtained results satisfy the expected results. This paper presents a powerful tool and computer package to design switched reluctance motor and analyze its performance under a variety of machine specifications.

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