Comparative Analysis of Squirrel-Cage Induction and Synchronous Reluctance Rotors in a Three-Phase Stator: Evaluating Performance and Efficiency

This study aims to analyze the performance of various reluctance rotor architectures using the stator of a commercial three-phase induction motor. To conduct this study, simulations were carried out using the finite element method in the Ansys Electronics software. Initially, a model of the commercial induction motor was developed in the software to allow for a comparison with the designed motors against the reference model. Subsequently, six variable-reluctance synchronous machines were created, utilizing the same stator parameters as the induction motor. This approach enabled an understanding of how the reluctance rotors influence the known behavior of the stator in question. In the developed architectures, variations in gap size, number, and shape were explored, providing insights into how these essential parameters affect machine performance. After developing the models, simulations were performed to obtain torque, voltage, current, inductance, and loss curves for each motor. These data allowed insights into essential parameters in electric motor design that have a direct influence on the efficiency of these machines.