Reluctance Synchronous Machines and Drives [Hardcover]

Written by one of the leading authorities in the field, this book explores the potential of reluctance synchronous machines, an emerging type of motor which fully exploits the advantages of power electronics and new materials. The book covers RSM's possible topologies, their characteristics, and their existing and future applications, demonstrating their competitive possibilities for applications from computer peripherals through robotics to electric traction for rail transport. Electrical engineers concerned with machinery design and performance will find the material covered of great value to research and their work.

1. Brushless electric machines and drives: comparison criteria and results
2. Classification of reluctance synchronous machines and drives
3. Field distribution and inductance computation
4. Cageless rotor RSMs: identification and performance
5. Cage rotor RSMs: theory and performance
6. Driving control with motion sensors
7. Driving control without sensors
8. Power, electronic-assisted generator mode
9. Machine design aspects
Index

A well-written work suitable for industrial and design engineers, faculty, and graduate students. --Choice