Abstract
A recently proposed shaft position sensorless method for torque and reactive power control of the brushless doubly-fed reluctance machine has proven successful in simulation studies. In this work, its real-time performance has been evaluated on a custom-designed machine prototype. The preliminary experimental results have confirmed the viability of the scheme and represent a serious step towards the development of a generic, virtually parameter independent controller for doubly excited machines. A wide range of applications is possible including drive and generator systems with limited speed ranges (e.g. large pumps and wind turbines) where the cost savings of using a partially-rated power electronic converter are significant.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2645-2563 |
Journal | IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2011 |
Keywords
- bang-bang control
- brushless machines
- reactive power control
- sensorless control
- test facilities
- torque control
- variable speed drives
- wind power generation