Demchenko G. The rectifier reluctance traction motor with constant-current power source

The aim of the thesis is to increase the reliability of the traction drive of the mine storage-accumulator locomotive by means of replacement of the commutator motor by the rectifier reluctance motor (RRM) created in overall dimensions of the base machine. The work shows the ways of determining geometrical and electric parameters of electromechanical converter of the traction RRM. The methods of electromagnetic RRM investigations were developed in the thesis. For the computer-aided calculations of magnetic field considered, taking into account the magnetic circuit saturation the finite element method is used. The stimulation results made it possible to make the RRM parameters and were the basis for definition of electromechanical characteristics. The scientific significance of the thesis is in statement of regularity of change of induction of magnetic field and the RRM electromagnetic parameters as well as in finding the efficient method to simulate the torque necessary to calculate its electromechanic al characteristics. Its practical importance lies in obtaining the design experience and researching the traction RRM. The experimental samples in the overall dimensions of the base commutator motor DRT-13 were developed. The results could be used in designing of traction drive of a mine electric locomotive.