Modeling of squirrel induction machine by modified magnetic equivalent circuit approach

In this paper a modified magnetic equivalent circuit approach is presented for steady state and transient analysis of squirrel cage induction motor. The effects of all spatial harmonics, stator and rotor tooth reluctance, saturation effects, rotor skewing, air gap permanencies and leakage perveance of slots, and type of winging connection are taken into account. Since there is no restriction on stator winding, rotor bar and air gap length symmetry this approach is able to model the induction motor under both healthy and faulty conditions. In the proposed model, by considering the actual dimensions of stator and rotor laminations, some simplifications have been considered. Hence, the number of variables in the system of algebraic of the system of algebraic equations improves and this leads to better convergence of numerical solution