Flux, Position, and Velocity Estimation in AC Machines at Zero and Low Speed via Tracking of High Frequency Saliencies

Achieving transducerless (sensorless) control of a.c. machines that is robust during sustained operation at or near zero speed (i.e. zero excitation frequency) is exceedingly difficult. This paper presents an elegantly simple and viable, generalized approach to achieving robust, accurate transducerl...

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Published inEPE Journal Vol. 9; no. 1-2; pp. 45 - 50
Main Authors Jansen, P.L., Corley, M.J., Lorenz, R.D.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Routledge 01.11.1999
Subjects
flux observer
position estimation
sensorless control
velocity estimation
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Summary:Achieving transducerless (sensorless) control of a.c. machines that is robust during sustained operation at or near zero speed (i.e. zero excitation frequency) is exceedingly difficult. This paper presents an elegantly simple and viable, generalized approach to achieving robust, accurate transducerless state estimation in polyphase a.c. machines, including the estimation of flux. position, and velocity in induction and synchronous machines at zero and low speeds. It is based upon the tracking of magnetic saliencies via inverter-generated high-frequency signal injection with demodulation incorporating heterodyning and a closed-loop observer. The saliencies may be saturation-induced, thus yielding a means of direct flux position estimation, or rotor-constructed and thus yielding rotor position and velocity estimation. Experimental results are provided demonstrating rotor position estimation with a permanent magnet synchronous motor.
ISSN:0939-8368
2376-9319
DOI:10.1080/09398368.1999.11463441