Design Comparison of BLDC and SR Motor Drives for Range Hood Applications

This paper presents a comparative study of the brushless DC and switched reluctance motor drives that are suitable for range hood applications. The objective is to assists engineers in designing new motor drives for home appliances. Summary of principle and optimal design procedure of these motor drives are provided in this paper. Since, home appliances have competitive markets, total cost is playing an important role in their sales. Hence, selecting proper motor drives structures in terms of price and efficient operation is crucial. A comprehensive electromagnetic comparison is discussed to validate motor drives operations. Moreover, a cost comparison is performed to determine a benchmark for engineers to start design and manufacture process.