Design characteristics of the induction motor used for hybrid electric vehicle

Design characteristics of the induction motor used for HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) are discussed. Equivalent circuits corresponding to the starting, operating performance and harmonics are given. The selecting rules of the starting voltage and frequency are got. The relations between the iron core and copper loss vs. frequency are analyzed and compared. The influence of harmonics on the induction motor is analyzed. The design principles of the induction motor used for HEV are given considering the impacts of the starting, operating performance and harmonics.