| Abstract |
The two phase switched reluctance motor requires fewer power electronic components and is easier to construct than its three and four phase equivalents. This paper presents experimental results of a two phase, 1 kW, switched reluctance drive, with high efficiency and a power to weight ratio considerably better than many commercially available alternatives. It is therefore suitable for high volume, low power applications, for which it is cheaper than conventional three and four phase switched reluctance drives. Central to the low cost of the drive, is the use of a novel two phase power electronic converter, which offers cost effective utilisation of power electronic components. |
