Particular SRM Design Methodology Based on Similarity Theory, Scale Factors and FEM

This paper presents the design of geometrically similar switched reluctance machines based on similarity theory and scale factors techniques. The fundamental theory for the development of the proposed methodology is described. The proposed methodology is used for the design of a particular 21.6 W three phase 6/4 pole switched reluctance motor, which can be used as a special electrical machine (pump’s driving motor) in an artificial heart. In addition, a sensitivity analysis using FEM was performed in order to confirm the accuracy of the proposed method.