Abstract
This paper deals with the dynamic analysis of a Novel Synchronous Reluctance Motor (NSynRM) having a sinusoidal rotor shape in the axial direction, without changing the flux-barriers design variables. Due to the non-self-starting characteristic of a Synchronous Reluctance Motor (SynRM), the motor is started by means of an industrial drive of ACS880 type. The motor is a 4-pole, 5.5 kW with a base speed of 1500 rpm. The practical tests are performed at three different speeds in order to analyze the dynamic responses when there is a sudden change in mechanical load characteristics. The measured results of the NSynRM are compared with those of a Standard Synchronous Reluctance Motor (SSynRM).