Instantaneous torque control of switched reluctance motors

The Switched Reluctance (SR) motor is an old member of the electric machine family. Its simple structure, ruggedness, and inexpensive manufacturability make them attractive for industrial applications. However, these merits are overshadowed by its inherently high torque ripple, acoustic noise, and difficulty to control [ 1 ]. This thesis investigated the implementation of an instantaneous torque control method reported in the literature. The simulation and experimental results illustrate the capability of SR motors being used in servo systems. Based on experimental data, the advantages of this control method and its disadvantages in practical implementation were studied.