The utility of PM-BLDC machines is extending its tentacles in industrial arena. The key features of BLDC machines include high starting torque density and extending speed range, though the cogging torque is a threat for its performance. Various techniques have been devised to minimize cogging torque, out of which two approaches Bifurcation and Slot Opening methods have been focused in this pape...

For decades, models have been developed for predicting the size of the weld nugget and heat affected zones in fusion welded structures. The basis for these models is the welding heat input, which is fairly well understood for most arc welding processes. However, this traditional approach is not as straightforward for friction stir welding (FSW). To date, no definitive relationship exists to qua...

Abstract: The switched reluctance motor drives has evolved as an alternative to conventional motors in variable speed drives because of advantages like simple and rugged structure, absence of rotor winding, adaptability to harsh environments like coal mining, high speed operation etc. Because of nonlinearity, torque ripple is high in the motor. This paper presents a high dynamic control techniq...

This paper presents an original variable gain PI (VGPI) controller for speed control of a direct torque neuro fuzzy controlled (DTNFC) induction motor drive. First, a VGPI speed controller is designed to replace the classical PI controller in a conventional direct torque controlled induction motor drive. Its simulated performances are then compared to those of a classical PI controller. Then, a...

Matrix Converters are becoming popular in industrial applications due its better performance than the conventional VSI converters. The advantages of Matrix Converters are bidirectional current flow, adjustable displacement angle and sinusoidal input current and output voltage. Two control schemes used to control the speed of Induction motor. They are Field Oriented Control and Direct Torque Con...

The induction motors are indispensable motor types for industrial applications due to its wellknown advantages. Therefore, many kind of control scheme are proposed for induction motors over the past years and direct torque control has gained great importance inside of them due to fast dynamic torque response behavior and simple control structure. This paper suggests a new approach on the direct...

We discuss non-ideal torque control in wind turbine systems (WTS). Most high-level controllers generate a reference torque which is then send to the underlying electrical drive system (generator+inverter) of the WTS to steer the turbine/generator to its optimal operation point (depending on the wind speed). The energy production heavily depends on the mechanical power (i.e. the product of rotat...

This study deals with the demands of traction motor design process in where not only the application set some design limits but also the control method set its own boundaries. It is a demanding task to design a traction application in where the driving speed varies from low speed up to field weakening area. Permanent Magnet (PM) synchronous reluctance motors are often used in traction applicati...

Novel induction motor speed sensorless torque control optimizing both torque response and efficiency is proposed. The control is quite different than the conventional field-oriented or direct torque control [1]. First, the produced torque is explicitly continuous output variable of control. Second, a new rotor flux observer, which allows speed sensorless operation of IM by low and zero speed, w...

Switched Reluctance (SR) motors have a wide range of applications in industries, mainly due to the special properties of this motor. But, because of its dynamical nonlinearities, its control is complex. This paper presents an adaptive intelligent control based on the Lyapunov stability theory to control the speed of SR motors with good accuracies and performances. The proposed controller compos...