[en] The simple evaluation model utilizing the selective parameters for the preliminary analysis for magnetic refrigerator (MR) development is proposed in this paper. The magnetocaloric effect and the related magnetic field applied for MR are also discussed. The model and system analysis following the algorithm expressions and the material characteristics required for MR are arranged and derived in related evaluation terms. The simulation results verify the feasibility and applicability for this simple evaluation model

[en] A novel method, the simple reluctance-based efficiency control for the switched reluctance motor drives, is proposed in this paper. This concept is realized by programming the ratio of current command to phase voltage, and to utilize the time-dependent derivatives of equivalent magnetic inductance obtained from reluctance-related opinion. The algorithms and computational procedures are derived and completed taking equivalent magnetic inductance into consideration. Simulation and experimental results demonstrated the validity of the capability for efficiency regulation of the proposed method

[en] A novel design, the hybrid electric machine, that owns improved competence for the output torque regulation as well as enlarged power density comparing to the conventional brushless machines by making use of the simultaneous performance overlapping concept based on magnetism is proposed in this paper. The developed design concept is focused on electric machine structure and its counterpart drive for applying two main magnetic-power transmitting paths by combination of both features of magnetic tendencies of flux generation that may flow in the path with minimum reluctance and direction owning the electromagnetic motive attraction. The verifications demonstrate that the outputted torque owns effective improvement by the presented concept of the electric machine based on the equivalent 3-hp frame than the conventional brushless motors

[en] In this paper, the novel design concept for highly effective magnetic flux coupling (HEMFC) schemes, based on enhancement of path guiding effect for leakage flux transmitting, is proposed for a non-contact power transfer system. Two implementation techniques are presented herein utilizing simple structure opinions of specific slant air gap as well as adding of metal bushing components. Both simulation and experimental results demonstrate that the improvement of magnetic coupling ratio and overall system efficiency are achieved by applying the two HEMFC schemes as the power transmitting devices