Simulation of switched reluctance drive system using a commercially available simulation package

Time stepping simulation is recognised as an essential tool for prediction of switched reluctance (SR) motor behaviour since, unless the most drastic assumptions are made, SR motors cannot be analysed using models having constant parameters. Recent work has been devoted to the evolution of a more comprehensive prediction package based on commercial simulation software. Here, the authors describe how a decision was made to adopt the SABER simulation package for the simulation of switched reluctance motor drives.