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Applied Physics, Material Sciences, and Engineering Journal

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Research Article

OPTIMIZING INDUCTION MOTOR PERFORMANCE USING CIRCULAR FLUX TRAJECTORIES IN DIRECT TORQUE CONTROL

Authors & Affiliations
Ahmed Khan
Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Published: November 1, 2024
Volume 12, Issue 4 (2024)
Article ID: 188
Peer-Reviewed
Open Access
Abstract

Induction machines have long held a pivotal role as robust and reliable workhorses within the industrial landscape, making them the prime choice for motor-driven applications. The prevalence of induction motor control drives in global markets underscores their dominance. This paper delves into the intricacies of controlling induction motor drives powered by voltage source inverters instead of the traditional three-phase main source. This approach offers enhanced control over both electromagnetic torque and stator flux linkage directly and seamlessly. The voltage source inverter facilitates the generation of precisely controlled PWM signals with amplitude governed by the DC link, which are then utilized to synthesize phase voltages. The focal point of this study is the analysis of the mathematical model of AC motors in the stator coordinate system. This framework serves as the basis for exerting control over the motor's flux linkage and torque. By adopting this methodology, the necessity for convoluted transformations and intricate calculations, such as vector rotation transformations, is obviated. Consequently, signal processing is simplified, and the control signals employed enable the observer to discern the physical processes of the AC motor with directness and clarity. Critical to this strategy is the utilization of the stator flux linkage for magnetic field orientation. Its observability hinges on knowledge of the stator resistance, thus mitigating control performance issues inherent in vector control technology and enhancing resistance against parameter fluctuations.

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