Switched reluctance motor analytical models, comparative analysis

Two categories of analytical models developed for switched reluctance motor (SRM) are discussed in the paper. The models are based on motor geometry data and respectively on finite element method (FEM) analysis results. For an existing and tested sample SRM the flux linkage and the torque characteristics were calculated via all considered models and the results were compared with the FEM analysis based calculated characteristics. Finally the merits and the weak points of each model were evinced.