Ferrite Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Motor: Simulation Methods and Experimental Validation

This paper presents a comparison between simulated and measured performances for a permanent magnet assisted synchronous reluctance motor using rare earth free ferrite magnets, dedicated to an automotive powertrain application. We will present at first an experimental methodology using characterized electrical steel and magnets. Also, those experimental data exploitation within a model will be addressed. This methodology seems to be an interesting solution to efficiently estimate the performances of ferrite electrical machines.