Development of torque and flux ripple minimization algorithm for direct torque control of induction motor drive

Direct torque control (DTC) is known to produce quick and robust response in AC drives. However, during steady state, notable torque and flux ripple occur. They are reflected in speed estimation, speed response and also in increased noise. This paper proposes a new control algorithm, which provides decoupled control of the torque, and flux with constant inverter switching frequency and a minimum torque and flux ripple. Compared to the other DTC methods, this algorithm is much simpler and has less mathematical operations, and can be implemented on most existing digital drive controllers. Algorithm is based on imposing the flux vector spatial orientation and rotation speed, which defines the unique solution for reference stator voltage. This paper contributes (a) Calculation of stator flux vector, torque and flux increments (b) The position of new stator flux vector determination (c) Calculation of the stator reference voltage (d) comparison of errors of different control strategies. In this paper, computer simulations and experimental results have been discussed for the proposed algorithm.