Design and Finite Element Analysis for the Single-Phase Variable Reluctance Motor

The article presents a review of the design procedures for a switched reluctance machine. A finite element simulation is used to obtain the operating data of the designed prototype. These data are flux linkage, inductance, torque and magnetic saturation. With them it is possible to profile and inductance torque and verification of design for the prototype. It also presents a criterion for analysis operational limit for the machine, based on data collected in the simulation.