PROSPECTS FOR APPLICATION OF ENERGY-SAVING SYNCHRONOUS MOTORS IN THE AGRO-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX
This article discusses the possibility of using energy-efficient synchronous motors in the agro-industrial complex. The article discusses the foreign experience in the production and use of synchronous motors. The design of permanent magnet synchronous motors, synchronous reluctance motors, switched reluctance motors is considered. Permanent magnet synchronous motors successfully compete with asynchronous motors. Synchronous motors have a higher efficiency, lower weight and dimensions. The most widely used are permanent magnet synchronous motors and synchronous reluctance motors. As permanent magnets, rare-earth metals NdFeB and ferrites are used. Synchronous motors can be used in the electric drive of compressors, fans, pumps. switched reluctance motors in most cases have a built-in design and are of limited use in industry, for example, as wind generators.