Observer using low-frequency injection for sensorless induction motor Control-parameter sensitivity analysis

The zero-frequency vector control of an induction motor without a speed sensor has proven to be a very difficult task. Uncertainty and variation in the electrical parameters of the motor deteriorate the performance of fundamental-wave flux observers as the frequency approaches zero, and observers based on high-frequency signal injection rely on motor-specific phenomena. A new method has recently been proposed, where a low-frequency current signal is injected in the estimated rotor flux direction. If there is an error in the orientation, the signal gives rise to a torque oscillation and affects the back electromotive force (EMF) through the mechanical system. The phenomenon makes it possible to reach sensorless zero-frequency operation. This paper shows that the method is insensitive to the variation of the motor parameters. Experiments confirm the result.     

多层帘式涂布和一种新型压光技术

帘式涂布是一种低冲击预计量涂布方式,可用于纸和纸板的涂布、帘式涂布技术所产生的涂层为仿形涂层,因而能提供良好的纤维覆盖。在多层帘式涂布中,可以同时进行多层涂布。与单层帘式涂布相比,多层帘式涂布具有许多优点：投资成本更低、设计不同涂层性质更具灵活性、具有更大的涂布操作空间及涂层更薄等,     

Geometrical aspects of magnetic shielding at extremely lowfrequencies

The magnetic shielding effectiveness for closed and open shield structures is studied at extremely low frequencies. Analytical solutions are used for simple geometries, while more complex structures are evaluated using a finite-element method. Both highly conductive and ferromagnetic materials are studied, and their different shielding behavior is shown. Ferromagnetic shields give good results for small and closed shields and they also give a large field attenuation at close range to the source for open shield geometries. Highly conductive materials, on the other hand, are found to be suitable for large shield sizes. The attenuation is, however, reduced in the close vicinity of the source. Comparisons of numerical results with analytical calculations and measurements confirmed the high accuracy of the finite-element model     

Comparison of reduced-order dynamic models of induction machines

The paper deals with the validity of various dynamic models of induction machines. The fifth-order Park model and various reduced-order models are used to predict the low-frequency dynamic response of a 15 kW induction machine, and the theoretical results are compared with an extensive series of measurements. Several transfer functions are investigated in the perturbation frequency region below 35 Hz using three types of basic excitations: perturbations in the shaft torque, supply voltage and supply frequency. The maximum perturbation frequency for an error less than 10% is used to study the validity range of the models; this range is evaluated for each model and transfer function, using the data of 31 different machines. The influence of the machine parameters and various physical phenomena is studied. The results show that a large number of transfer functions is needed for judging the general validity of a dynamic model     

Modified integrator for voltage model flux estimation of induction motors

This letter deals with voltage model flux estimators for sensorless induction motor drives. In order to eliminate the drift problems, the pure integrator of the voltage model is replaced with a first-order low-pass filter, and the error due to this replacement is compensated in a very simple way.     

Speed-sensorless induction Machine control for zero speed and frequency

A recently introduced speed-sensorless controller structure for tracking the rotor-flux orientation of an induction motor was implemented in a laboratory setup. The controller is based on superimposing a low-frequency ac test signal on the stator current of the motor. The response in the stator voltage to the signal depends on the orientation of the signal relative to that of the rotor flux. The dependency is due to the reaction of the mechanical system, and it is used to control the orientation error to zero. In the experiments, the controller operated successfully under nominal torque both at zero speed and at zero frequency. Slow and fast speed reversals under nominal torque were also successful. In addition, the system was capable of withstanding both motoring and generating load torque steps up to 50% of nominal torque.     

Efficiency Optimization of a 100-W 500 000-r/min Permanent-Magnet Machine Including Air-Friction Losses

This paper proposes a method for the efficiency optimization of ultrahigh-speed permanent-magnet machines. Analytical methods are applied for the modeling of the machine that is equipped with a diametrically magnetized rotor and a slotless stator. The outer dimensions of the machine are design constraints, and the internal dimensioning is optimized for minimum losses. The air-friction losses are taken into account in addition to the usual iron, copper, and eddy-current losses. Laminated silicon-iron or laminated amorphous iron is used as the stator core material. The results show that air-friction losses influence the optimum design considerably, leading to a small rotor diameter at high speeds. The loss minimization and the amorphous iron core make it possible to reduce the calculated losses by 63% as compared to a machine design not considering air-friction losses. The resulting efficiency is 95% for a 100-W 500 000-r/min machine excluding bearing losses. Experimental results are shown to illustrate the validity of the method.     

Stabilization of regenerating-mode operation in sensorless induction motor drives by full-order flux observer design

This paper deals with the full-order flux observer design for speed-sensorless induction motor drives. An unstable region encountered in the regenerating mode at low speeds is well known. To remedy the problem, a modified speed-adaptation law is proposed. Instead of using only the current estimation error perpendicular to the estimated flux, the parallel component is also exploited in the regenerating mode. Using current estimation error loci in steady state, a linearized model, simulations, and experiments, it is shown that the observer using the proposed speed-adaptation law does not have the unstable region. It is also shown that the effect of erroneous parameter estimates on the accuracy of the observer is comparatively small.     

On three-dimensional boundary element methods for magnetostatics invector variables

The boundary-element solution of three-dimensional magnetostatic fields is dealt with. The formulations are based on the magnetic vector potential and the magnetic flux density. The proper boundary-conditions of the problem are discussed, and vector boundary integral equations are presented. An isoparametric boundary element method is used for the solution. Numerical examples are given for both of the formulations     

Analysis of an Adaptive Observer for Sensorless Control of Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors

This paper deals with a speed and position estimation method for the sensorless control of permanent magnet synchronous motors. The method is based on a speed-adaptive observer. The dynamics of the system are analyzed by linearizing both the motor model and the observer, and the observer gain is selected to give improved damping and noise suppression. At low speeds, the observer is augmented with a signal injection technique, providing stable operation down to zero speed. The experimental results, obtained using a 2.2-kW interior magnet motor, are in agreement with the results of the analysis.