Abstract
Standard vector controllers for induction machines (IMs) are based on the conventional IM model. Consequently, they are unaware of the existence of stray load and iron losses. However, these losses may induce a considerable mismatch between the actual and reference flux vectors in vector controllers. This mismatch is greatly affected by the operating flux and load. In this paper, two different approaches are considered for compensation of this mismatch: the first involves investment in IMs with low stray load and iron losses, whereas the other involves development of a control algorithm in which both these losses are compensated. The performance of the developed vector controller is compared to the standard controller and tested on three small IMs of different efficiency class and rotor cage material (aluminum vs. copper). Simulation and experimental testing is carried over wide ranges of loads, speeds, and magnetization levels. The estimated rotor speed is used as a measure of the controller detuning. A standard estimator which utilizes rotor flux-linkage estimates within the model reference adaptive system is here for the first time modified to include stray load and iron losses. Finally, problems regarding numerical integration, sampling frequency, and temperature-induced variations of IM parameters are addressed.
Mateo Bašić
Full Professor | Department of Power Electronics and Control
Full professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture in Split, with recent research interests related to the fields of power electronics and renewable energy sources, with a special focus on energy-efficient control of inverters, battery systems, wind turbines, photovoltaic sources and self-excited induction generators in microgrids - both in island operation and in grid-tie operation.
Dinko Vukadinović
Full Professor | Department of Power Electronics and Control
Full professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Naval Architecture in Split, specialized in modern control systems for power electronic converters, electric motors, and generators. At the Power Electronics Research Laboratory, he leads experimental projects and develops advanced methods for regulating electrical machines and converters, while supervising doctoral research in these areas.
Ivan Grgić
Assistant Professor | Department of Power Electronics and Control
Assistant professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Architecture in Split, specialized in the research of power electronic converters in photovoltaic systems and microgrids. Currently, he teaches courses in the areas of control engineering, digital electronics, electrical engineering, electrical machines and transformers.