In this paper, winding function method (WFM), applied to a faulted synchronous generator, is modified and is used for online diagnosis of mixed eccentricity fault. For the first time, the static and mixed eccentricities are modeled in synchronous generators. A modified winding function (MWF) method introduced here is more precise compared with previous methods. This MWF enables to compute the a...

In this paper, a novel rotor position estimation method for Brushless Permanent Magnet AC motors are described. The algorithm developed here relies on the phase voltages and the currents of the motor drive, which are both reconstructed from the measured DC link current and the switching control signals of the inverter. The paper reports the first phase of the research work, and provides various...

The ability of the electromagnetic flux measured in various locations of a 35-kW cage induction motor to provide useful information about faults was investigated. The usefulness of this monitoring parameter was assessed in comparison with some other electrical parameters used for fault detection, such as stator phase current and circulating currents between the parallel branches of the stator w...

To promote energy saving, we developed a high efficiency brushless DC motor with a new manufacturing method of a stator for compressors. This motor consists of a concentrated winding stator and an interior permanent magnet rotor. The stator has the core structure that we call “a joint-lapped core”. The joint-lapped core is able to open and bend in reverse. While winding the coil, the joint-lapp...

This paper introduces a topology for achieving the brushless operation of wound rotor vernier motor using single-phase additional winding on stator, specifically designed variable-speed applications e.g., washing machines. In proposed topology, stator consists two sets: four-pole three-phase main and an two-pole winding. On other hand, contains 44-pole field to generate effect, excitation induc...

In this study, radial forces that create noise, which is a fundamental problem in Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM), are investigated. Since force causes stator vibrations and noise caused by magnetic field, new switched reluctance motor model with increased rotor poles has been designed order to reduce the acting on poles. addition, structure high torque low leakage flux compared conventional wi...

This paper presents an intelligent fault detection based on adaptive continuous wavelet transform of broken rotor bars for Induction Motor (IM). Broken rotor bars, bearing decay, eccentricity, as motor faults appears as different frequencies in the stator current signals. The stator current and speed signals at deferent operation conditions obtained from the winding function are analysed throug...

Due to their reliability, robustness and simple construction squirrel-cage induction motors are widely used in industry. However, faults like broken rotor bars, rotor eccentricity, bearing and winding faults can occur during normal operation of the motor. Techniques for the detection of these faults have been researched since more than ten years. Although hundreds of papers are published year b...

Phase windings of switched reluctance machines are modeled by a nonlinear inductance and a resistance that can be estimated from standstill test data. During online operation, the model structures and parameters of SRM’s may differ from the standstill ones because of saturation and losses, especially at high current. To model this effect, a damper winding is added into the model structure. This...

A design study for a 2 MW commercial wind turbine is presented to illustrate two connection methods for a standard doubly-fed induction machine which can extend the low speed range down to 80% slip without an increase in the rating of the power electronic converter. This far exceeds the normal 30% lower limit. The low speed connection is known as induction generator mode and the machine is oper...