The
Finite Element Method is used for the analysis of the three-phase synchronous
reluctance motors. The machine is modeled to start direct on-line from a
sinusoidal voltage source. The machine winding is modeled with an ACB
short-pitched, full-pitched and over-full pitched configuration of double layer
arrangement. ANSYS Maxwell software is used for the analysis and implementation
of the models. The machine parameters of speed, torque, phase currents,
magnetic flux density and the magnetic vector potential are presented, while
showing the transient at start-up and when loaded. Slightly varied performance
are recorded for the various models, but a more stable performance
characteristics is recorded for the short-pitched winding configuration.
