The impact of parameter control on the characteristics of switched reluctance motor designed for small electric vehicle drive

The article discusses the issue of the impact of parameter control on the characteristics of switched reluctance motor. The four-phase motor 8/6 under analysis is intended for small electric car drives. In the case of electric car drive the work with extended constant power range is significant. The standard control enables the sustenance of the constant power range to the constant moment range rate at approximately 3:1. With the use of continuous conduction mode (CCM) control the extension of constant power is possible. Both standard and CCM control was tested in laboratory conditions. The results of laboratory tests together with the conclusions have been presented.