Abstract
Current vehicle architectures utilize belt driven components such as the coolant pump, air-conditioner, power steering pump etc. However, the trend toward more electric vehicles requires novel applications of machines to replace these inefficient mechanical components. It is essential that electrical machines used in automotive applications be compatible with the corresponding mechanical and electrical terminals. Furthermore, replacement of belt driven components with electrical drives, should be performed as efficient and cost effective as possible. Switched Reluctance Machines (SRM) are both cost effective and very robust to the effects of temperature variation. They also offer a very wide speed range and an excellent mechanical integrity, which optimally suits the coolant pump application. in this paper, we propose to utilize an 8/6 SRM to drive a coolant pump. Control and design issues of the SRM, with respect to the coolant pump application will be addressed.
Recommended Citation
C. S. Edrington and B. Fahimi, "Coolant Pump Drive: An Application for Switched Reluctance Machines," IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference, vol. 58, no. 5, pp. 3226 - 3230, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Jan 2003.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/vetecf.2003.1286242
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0740-0551
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2024 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2003
