An improved sensorless driving method of switched reluctance motors: Speed control case

Hai Jiao Guo, Wen Bin Lee, Tadaaki Watanabe, Osamu Ichinokura

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Abstract

Switched reluctance motors (SRM) are used for low-cost variable-speed drives in many industrial applications because of their desirable features: simple construction, high reliability and low cost. However, a traditional position sensor is needed for its control. Sensorless driving methods have attracted much interest. We have proposed a simple and practical sensorless driving method using an impressed voltage pulse at an unenergized phase. This method is based on the inherent magnetic characteristics of SRM: the magnetic circuit changes with the rotor position and has several advantages: one phase pulse injection brings a simple structure and a new exciting timing method eliminates the negative torque. But the proposed method is limited to constant speed driving. In this paper, we extend the proposed method into a variable speed control sensorless driving method as well as inheriting the above advantages.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationINTERMAG Europe 2002 - IEEE International Magnetics Conference
EditorsJ. Fidler, B. Hillebrands, C. Ross, D. Weller, L. Folks, E. Hill, M. Vazquez Villalabeitia, J. A. Bain, Jo De Boeck, R. Wood
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)0780373650, 9780780373655
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2002 Jan 1
Externally publishedYes
Event2002 IEEE International Magnetics Conference, INTERMAG Europe 2002 - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 2002 Apr 282002 May 2

Publication series

NameINTERMAG Europe 2002 - IEEE International Magnetics Conference

Other

Other2002 IEEE International Magnetics Conference, INTERMAG Europe 2002
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityAmsterdam
Period02/4/2802/5/2

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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