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Switched reluctance machine for off-grid rural applications: A review

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    Abstract

    Switched reluctance machine (SR-machine) has emerged as an attractive option for variable speed drives due to its several advantages: simple and rugged construction, high efficiency, high torque-to-inertia ratio and thermal robustness. It is economical to use without the hassles of winding and permanent magnets on rotor. Therefore, this paper presents a comprehensive review of SR-machine drive, modelling, converter topologies, control and its suitability for off-grid small-scale rural (SSR) applications using alternative energy sources (AESs). In particular, SR-machine operations such as SR motor (SRM) for photovoltaic (PV) water pumping system (WPS) and SR generator (SRG) for variable speed wind energy conversion systems (WECSs) are presented. In addition, suitability of SRG-based hybrid PV-wind energy system has been analyzed and its advantages are discussed.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)428-440
    Number of pages13
    JournalIETE Technical Review (Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers, India)
    Volume33
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2016

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
      SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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