The synchronous reluctance motor - a good idea for energy saving reinterpreted

Industrial drive technology is under increasing pressure to become more energy-efficient and sustainable. The energy consumption of electric motors accounts for the majority of electricity costs in many companies - an area that offers enormous potential for savings.

At the same time, legal requirements such as the EU Ecodesign Directive are increasing the pressure on companies to act. If you want to remain competitive, you need innovative solutions that fulfil both technical requirements and ecological standards.

The synchronous reluctance motor offers an intelligent answer to these challenges. It does not require permanent magnets and yet achieves high performance with excellent efficiency.

In combination with the frequency inverters from Mitsubishi Electric, the highest efficiency class IE5 can already be realised today. This provides a sustainable, economical and future-proof drive technology that relieves companies in the long term and prepares them for future requirements.

The combination of synchronous reluctance motor and intelligent motor control via a frequency inverter makes it possible to achieve the highest efficiency class IE5 today. This puts companies a decisive step ahead of the development of regulatory requirements.

It is remarkable that this can be achieved without the use of magnets or rare earths. These materials are not only expensive, but also have a high environmental impact in terms of mining and processing.

The technology is particularly suitable for new projects or replacement investments. Companies do not have to plan for retrofitting, even if standards are tightened further in the future. The significantly lower energy consumption also ensures rapid amortisation of the investment. Anyone who opts for the synchronous reluctance motor today is securing themselves against future EU requirements in the long term and at the same time gaining a competitive advantage.

The reluctance motor technology is particularly efficient in combination with modern frequency inverters. The FR-F800 and FR-A800 series from Mitsubishi Electric are specially designed to optimally utilise the advantages of reluctance control.

The systems can also be used regardless of the manufacturer. This means that they can be combined with many motors from other manufacturers. This gives companies maximum flexibility in their investment decisions.

The full potential is particularly evident in applications with variable loads, such as pumps or fans: energy savings of up to 60 % can be achieved through optimised torque control and efficient adaptation in partial load operation. This makes the motor and inverter a real winning team that harmonises cost-effectiveness and sustainability.

A key advantage of reluctance technology is its sustainability. The synchronous reluctance motor requires neither permanent magnets nor rare earths. Instead, copper and iron are used - materials that are more readily available and cause less environmental pollution.

This reduces dependence on critical raw materials, which are often extracted under problematic conditions. The production and subsequent disposal of the motor are also more environmentally friendly than with magnet-based solutions.

In conjunction with a frequency inverter from Mitsubishi Electric, the performance of the motor can be optimised even further. The system achieves excellent efficiency, particularly in part-load operation, which makes the technology ideal for applications with fluctuating power requirements. The synchronous reluctance motor thus combines modern drive technology with ecological responsibility.

The synchronous reluctance motor impresses with a whole range of advantages that make it an attractive alternative to conventional drives.

The FR-F800 and FR-A800 frequency inverter series from Mitsubishi Electric are the ideal partners for synchronous reluctance motors. They can be used regardless of manufacturer and offer maximum flexibility in the selection of motors.

The FR-F800 is available in the power ranges 0.75 to 55 kW and 0.75 to 630 kW. It was specially developed for pumps, fans and applications in the heating, air conditioning and ventilation (HVAC) sector.

It achieves high energy efficiency, particularly in low-load operation. Energy savings of up to 60 % are possible. The patented OEC technology optimises the magnetic flux and enables additional savings.

The FR-F800 also impresses with its versatile network capability. The FR-F800E variant even offers Ethernet on board, which makes integration into industrial systems particularly easy.

The FR-A800 covers a power range from 0.4 to 500 kW and is equipped with the latest control technologies. Functions such as Real Sensorless Vector Control and online auto-tuning ensure optimum torque and speed control.

Its high level of flexibility is reflected in the numerous interfaces and communication options. Digital inputs and outputs as well as integrated PLC functionality also allow the inverter to be used for additional control tasks.

The FR-A800E is also available as a variant with Ethernet on board, which makes it even easier to connect to networks.

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