Effect of Rotor Bar Number on Performance of Five-Phase Induction Machine for Traction

Abstract

The paper investigates the effect of the bar number on the performances of a five-phase squirrel-cage induction machine with fractional-slot tooth concentrated winding. With a same stator, five different rotor bar numbers are chosen and the rotor magnetic circuits are designed using an analytical approach. Then, a finite-element analysis is done under two different supply conditions: fundamental currents and third harmonic currents. Finally regarding the used winding specificities the possibility of second harmonic current supply is evaluated. The results are presented in a comparative way in order to determine the impact of rotor bar number on torque quality for the different supply modes.