Comparison of Output Characteristic of Six-Phase Synchronous Motor with Different Winding Configurations and Rotor Shape Variations

In a six-phase system, the difference in phase shift affects the winding factor and the degree of magnetic coupling, which influences the motor performance. However, the phase shift can lead to complex problems in motor design because both the phase shift and the rotor shape affect the performance of the motor. Therefore, the phase shift should be selected by considering its combination with shape parameters. This study analyzed the output characteristics according to the six-phase winding configuration and rotor geometry. The motor type used in this study is a synchronous reluctance motor, and the six-phase winding is classified into three types (Type 1, Type 2, Type 3) based on the phase shift. Afterwards, finite element analysis simulations were conducted by adjusting the values of the rotor shape parameters for each winding type. The result showed that the phase shift has a minimal impact on the rotor shape. Furthermore, analysis of the simulation confirmed that the parameters in the d-axis region are relatively more affected. Therefore, these analysis results can be utilized in future research related to the design of six-phase rotor shapes.