Current loop controller design for torque ripple suppression of switched reluctance motors

Guan Wei Su, Ming-Yang Cheng, Wen Chun Chi

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Abstract

Due to attractive features such as low cost and highly robust, the demand for Switched Reluctance Motors has reached an all-time high. However, the torque ripple caused by the inherent double salient structure of SRMs leads to speed ripple as well. In order to cope with the aforementioned torque/speed ripple problem, many studies rely on sophisticated control techniques. However, in most of the previous studies the powerful Digital-Signal-Processor is used to realize these sophisticated control schemes since their complicated structures require massive computing power. The fact that the DSP-based solution is not cost effective results in a conflict with the original benefits of SRMs. To cope with the aforementioned problems, this paper employs a variable gain PI-type controller to suppress the torque ripples of SRMs. In order to have a cost effective solution, all the motor drive algorithms and control schemes are implemented using a low cost microcontroller in this paper. Experimental results show that the torque ripple has been significantly reduced so as to verify the effectiveness of the proposed control approach.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 CACS International Automatic Control Conference, CACS 2013 - Conference Digest
Pages496-500
Number of pages5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013 Dec 1
Event2013 CACS International Automatic Control Conference, CACS 2013 - Nantou, Taiwan
Duration: 2013 Dec 22013 Dec 4

Publication series

Name2013 CACS International Automatic Control Conference, CACS 2013 - Conference Digest

Other

Other2013 CACS International Automatic Control Conference, CACS 2013
Country/TerritoryTaiwan
CityNantou
Period13-12-0213-12-04

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Control and Systems Engineering

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