Variable switching point predictive torque control of induction machines

Petros Karamanakos, Peter Stolze, Ralph M. Kennel, Stefanos Manias, Hendrik Du Toit Mouton

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    Abstract

    This paper introduces an approach to include a variable switching time point into predictive torque control (PTC). In PTC, the switching frequency is limited by the sampling frequency; its theoretical maximum value is half the sampling frequency. However, in reality the switching frequency is lower than this value, and thus, high current and torque ripples occur compared with modulator-based control methods. In order to overcome this, an optimization problem is formulated and solved in real time. Thereby, apart from the regulation of the torque and the flux magnitude to their references, an additional control objective should be met: the minimization of the torque ripple. To do so, the time point at which the switches of the inverter should change state is calculated. Further advantages of the proposed method include the design flexibility and great performance during transients. Experimental results that verify the performance of the presented control strategy are included.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)285-295
    Number of pages11
    JournalIEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics
    Volume2
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jun 2014
    Publication typeA1 Journal article-refereed

    Keywords

    • AC motor drives
    • direct torque control (DTC)
    • induction machines (IMs)
    • low-voltage (LV) drives
    • model predictive control (MPC)

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
    • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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