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Optimal Waveform Excitation for Variable Reluctance Motors

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Reduce torque ripple.

Minimizes copper losses

Can reach theoretical performance envelope (in regards to maximum speed and torque output).

Can be used in conjunction with feedback control to improve performance.

 

Numerical Optimization:

Minimize copper losses given following constraints:

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