Induction Machine Speed Control
Master Thesis in ElectronicsAugust 30th, 2007
By
Lars-Göran [email protected]
Mälardalen UniversityDepartment of Computer Science and Electronics
SupervisorMagnus Jansson
Bombardier Transportation
Company Supervisor Lars Hörnlund
LSI Svenska AB
ExaminerMikael Ekström
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Abstract
This thesis work finds and presents an alternative method of motor speed control to the voltage control method currently used by LSI Svenska AB, the constant Volt/Hertz method with sinusoidal Pulse With Modulation (PWM) and shows the advantages and disadvantages that is possible to achieve with this new method compared with the currently used method.
Acknowledgement
I really appreciate the guidance and support given by my supervisor Magnus Jansson and my company supervisor Lars Hörnlund they have been quite dynamic through out my thesis work and contributed with quite invaluable ideas which really helped me to progress I acknowledge the Department of Computer Science and Electronics for providing enough resources to help me complete this thesis work.
Last but not the least I am thankful to my loved ones, my friends and colleagues who
supported me during my time at Mälardalen University.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction.........................................................................................................................61.1 Background.................................................................................................................6
2 Theoretical Background......................................................................................................62.1 AC motor market........................................................................................................62.2 Induction motor theoretical basics..............................................................................6
2.2.1 Dynamical model................................................................................................62.2.2 Power performance.............................................................................................7
2.3 Speed control systems for Induction Motors..............................................................93 Analysis of problem..........................................................................................................10
3.1 Comparison current ↔ new method.........................................................................103.1.1 Properties method currently used......................................................................103.1.2 New method requirements................................................................................10
3.2 Model / method.........................................................................................................113.2.1 Creating a schematic in Pspice.........................................................................113.2.2 Studying different control techniques...............................................................11
4 Solution.............................................................................................................................124.1 Deciding what model to be used...............................................................................12
4.1.1 Three-phase voltage source inverters with sinusoidal PWM............................134.2 Building a model.......................................................................................................17
4.2.1 Simulation with Simulink / Matlab...................................................................174.3 Analysis of results.....................................................................................................224.4 Future work...............................................................................................................22
4.4.1 Implementation with Digital Signal Processor (DSP)......................................225 Summary and conclusions................................................................................................236 References.........................................................................................................................247 Appendix...........................................................................................................................25
7.1 Simulink model.........................................................................................................25
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List of figures
Figure 1. Per phase equivalent circuit of polyphase Induction Machine....................................7Figure 2. Power flow in an induction motor...............................................................................9Figure 3. Typical motor torque - load characteristic...................................................................9Figure 4. Schematic LSI speed regulator..................................................................................11Figure 5. 3-phase inverter.........................................................................................................12Figure 6. Three-phase inverter VLL/Vd as a function of ma.........................................................16Figure 7. Three-phase sinusoidal PWM waveforms and harmonic spectrum..........................16Figure 8. Voltage - frequency relation Induction Machine.......................................................17Figure 9. Induction machine.....................................................................................................19Figure 10. Dynamic T-equivalent circuit for the induction motor............................................20Figure 11. 3-phase PWM converter with DC-link....................................................................20Figure 12. Simulation of Induction Machine start....................................................................22Figure 13. Main Simulink model..............................................................................................25Figure 14. Discrete PWM Generator 4 pulses..........................................................................25Figure 15. IGBT Bridge............................................................................................................26Figure 16. Three-Phase Induction Machine (IM main)............................................................26Figure 17. IM Sub. 1.................................................................................................................27Figure 18. IM Sub. 2.................................................................................................................27Figure 19. IM Sub. 3.................................................................................................................28Figure 20. IM Sub. 3.1..............................................................................................................28Figure 21. IM Sub. 3.2..............................................................................................................29
List of tables
Table 1. Harmonics of VLL for a large and odd mf (mf a multiple of 3).....................................15Table 2. Comparison of Adjustable Frequency Drives.............................................................21
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1 Introduction
1.1 BackgroundThe method for Induction Machine (IM) speed control currently used by LSI Svenska AB
in Falun is limited to a maximum of four amperes current delivered to the motor due to excessive heat build up inside the speed control unit housing. They would like to increase the maximum allowed current of the speed control unit up to sixteen amperes thereby making it possible to sell their products to a wider range of customers with different needs for example control of pumps and more powerful fans, so here it is important to minimize the losses created in the machine/motor. If possible they would also want to decrease the number of steps (time) needed in the production line for each unit.
2 Theoretical Background
2.1 AC motor marketMarket analysis shows that most of all industrial motor applications uses AC induction
motors. The reasons for this include high robustness, reliability, low price and high efficiency, η > 90% is preferred in order to reduce costs of operation and to maximize long term profit gains for the user. However, the use of induction motors also has its disadvantages, these lie mostly in its difficult controllability, due to its complex mathematical model, its non linear behavior during saturation effect and the electrical parameter oscillation which depends on the physical influence of the temperature.
2.2 Induction motor theoretical basics
2.2.1 Dynamical modelIn the stationary reference frame (αβ-coordinates), the dynamic model of a 3-phase
induction motor can be described as
(2.1)
where:
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Rs , Rr: stator, rotor resistance per phase respectivelyLs , Lr : stator, rotor inductance per phase respectivelyLm : magnetizing inductance per phaseωr : rotor angular speedτr : rotor time constant (= Lr / Rr)ρ : Lm / σ Ls Lr
σ : leakage constant (= 1 – Lm2 / Ls Lr)
The input and state variables are as follows,stator current : is = isα + j isβ
stator voltage : vs = vsα + j vsβ
rotor flux : Φr = Φrα + j Φrβ
2.2.2 Power performance
Figure 1. Per phase equivalent circuit of polyphase Induction Machine
Where:U1 = stator terminal voltageE1 = stator emf generated by resultant air-gap fluxR1 = stator effective resistanceX1 = stator leakage reactanceRm = iron core-loss resistanceXm = magnetizing reactanceR'2 = rotor effective resistance referred to statorX'2 = rotor leakage reactance referred to stator
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Some of the important steady-state performance characteristics of a polyphase induction motor include the variation of current, speed, and losses as the load-torque requirements change, and the starting and maximum torque. Performance calculations can be made from the equivalent circuit. All calculations can be made on a per-phase basis, assuming balanced operation of the machine. Total quantities can be obtained by using an appropriate multiplying factor.
The equivalent circuit of (Fig. 1), is usually employed for the analysis. The core losses, most of which occur in the stator, as well as friction, windage, and stray-load losses are included in efficiency calculations. The power-flow diagram for an induction motor is given in (Fig. 2), in which m1 is the number of stator phases, Φ1 is the power-factor angle between U1 and I1, Φ2 is the power-factor angle between E1 and I2´, T is the internal electromagnetic torque developed, ωs is the synchronous angular velocity in mechanical radians per second, and ωm is the actual mechanical rotor speed given by ωs(1 - S).
The total power Pg in watts transferred across the air gap from the stator is the difference between the electrical power input Pi and the stator copper loss. Pg is thus the total rotor input power, which is dissipated in the resistance R2´ / S of each phase so that
(2.2)
where T is the internal electromagnetic torque developed by the machine, and ωs is the synchronous angular velocity in mechanical radians per second. Subtracting the total rotor copper loss, which is m1(I2´)2R2´=SPg, from (Eq. 2.2) for Pg, we get the internal mechanical power developed:
(2.3)
This much power is absorbed by a resistance of R2´(1-S)/S, which corresponds to the load. From (Eq. 2.3), we can see that, of the total power delivered to the rotor, the fraction (1-S) is converted to mechanical power and the fraction S is dissipated as rotor copper loss. We can conclude then that an induction motor operating at high slip values will be inefficient.
The total rotational losses including the core losses can be subtracted from Pm to obtain the mechanical power output Po that is available in mechanical form at the shaft for useful work:
(2.4)
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The per-unit efficiency of the induction motor is then given by
(2.5)
Figure 2. Power flow in an induction motor
2.3 Speed control systems for Induction MotorsThe angular speed in rad / s of an induction AC machine mechanical speed is given by
(2.6)
this shows us that there are two possibilities for speed regulation of an induction motor, altering the slip s (typical < 5%), or the synchronous speed ωs . When the motor is connected to mains with constant frequency the speed will be determined by the point of intersection between the motor and the load torque characteristic
Figure 3. Typical motor torque - load characteristic
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(2.7)
where the maximal torque and corresponding slip is given by
(2.8)
respectively
(2.9)
3 Analysis of problem
3.1 Comparison current ↔ new methodTry to find a suitable method making it possible to fulfill the needs of LSI Svenska AB.
3.1.1 Properties method currently usedBenefits:
Simple circuit Few components Low component cost Reliable
Disadvantages: Excessive heat build-up Limited current (due to heat and losses)
Needs extra hardware mounted on the machine
3.1.2 New method requirements 16 A current supplied to the IM Higher starting torque
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3.2 Model / method
3.2.1 Creating a schematic in Pspice
P 22 . 2 M e g
P 11 M e g
R 31 0 k
R 21 0 k
R 1
3 3 0
C 1
1 0 0n F
C 2
1 5 0 n F
C 4
6 8 n F
L 1
1 . 0 m H
1 2
V 1B 1
1 2
I M
I M
F 2
1 2 8
F 1
6 . 3 A
P1 Potentiometer for speed regulationP2 Potentiometer for min current adjustment
D 1
V 21 V a c0 V d c
Figure 4. Schematic LSI speed regulator
3.2.2 Studying different control techniques VOLTAGE CONTROL (the model used by LSI Svenska AB)Unfortunately this is not an effective control. As the voltage decreases, the torque
decreases (the torque developed in an induction motor is proportional to the square of the terminal voltage). Practically this is confined to 80-100% control.
FREQUENCY CONTROLThis is by far the most efficient way to control the speed. However, one has to make sure
that the machine does not saturate. Since the flux is proportional to V/f, this control has to
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VECTOR CONTROLThe magnetizing current always lags (inductive) the voltage by 90° and the torque
producing current is always in phase with the voltage. In vector control the magnetizing current (Id) is controlled in one control loop and the torque producing current (Iq) in another. The two vectors Id and Iq which are always 90° apart, are then added (vector sum) and sent to the modulator, which turns the vector information into a rotating PWM modulated 3-phase system with the correct frequency and voltage. This will reduce torque pulsation and a robust control with fast dynamic response for the induction motor is achieved.
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CHANGING STATOR POLESFor a stator witch has several independent windings, one can connect them is series for
starting, essentially building N*poles. The speed of the machine will be reduced by the same factor. As the machine speed increases, one can switch the stator connection to a parallel connection, hence reducing the amount of poles and hence accelerating the machine. This method is simple, but can really accommodate only 2 speeds.
ROTOR RESISTANCEAs seen for the starting, one can insert a variable resistance in the rotor (slip rings) and
hence cause the developed torque to vary, hence control the speed.
DOUBLY FED MOTORA special application can be to inject a current in the rotor. Hence the air gap flux will
depend upon the difference of frequency between stator and rotor currents, and therefore the speed can be varied by varying the rotor frequency.
KRAMER CIRCUITWith the method of variable resistor in the rotor circuit, a lot of power is dissipated in this
additional resistor. With the Kramer method, one takes the rotor windings, and feed a 3-phase rectifier. This DC voltage is then fed through an inverter back to the source. Here only the component losses are accounted for. The excess power not transformed in mechanical torque will be fed back to the source.
4 Solution
4.1 Deciding what model to be usedThe most frequently used three-phase inverter circuit consists of three legs, one for each
phase, as shown in (Fig. 5). The output of each leg, for example VAN (with respect to the negative dc bus), depends only on Vd and the switch status the output voltage is independent of the output load current since one of the two switches in a leg is always on at any instant. Here, I ignore the blanking time required in practical circuits by assuming the switches to be ideal. Therefore, the inverter output voltage is independent of the direction of the load current.
Figure 5. 3-phase inverter
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4.1.1 Three-phase voltage source inverters with sinusoidal PWMMost motors are designed to for sine wave AC supply and the inverter output should be as
near to sinusoidal as possible. It is therefore best to choose the control wave with sine shape to give a PWM pattern in which the pulse width is sinudosially modulated throughout the half cycle. Pulse-width-modulated three-phase inverters shape and control the three-phase output voltages in magnitude and frequency with an essentially constant input voltage Vd. To obtain balanced three-phase output voltages in a three-phase PWM inverter, the same triangular voltage waveform is compared with three sinusoidal control voltages that are 120° out of phase, as shown in (Fig. 7) (which is drawn for modulation factor mf = 15).
(4.1)
It should also be noted from (Fig. 7b) that an identical amount of average DC component is present in the output voltages VAN and VBN, which are measured with respect to the negative DC bus. These dc components are canceled out in the line-to-line voltages, for example in VAB
shown in (Fig. 7b). In a three-phase inverter, only the harmonics in the line-to-line voltages are of concern.
The harmonics in the output of any one of the legs, for example VAN in (Fig. 7b), only the odd harmonics exist as sidebands, centered around mf and its multiples, provided mf is odd. Only considering the harmonic at mf (the same applies to its odd multiples), the phase difference between the mf harmonic in VAN and VBN is (120 mf)°. This phase difference will be equivalent to zero (a multiple of 360°) if mf is odd and a multiple of 3. As a consequence, the harmonic at mf is suppressed in the line-to-line voltage VAB, The same argument applies in the suppression of harmonics at the odd multiples of mf if mf is chosen to be an odd multiple of 3 (where the reason for choosing mf to be an odd multiple of 3 is to keep mf odd and, hence, eliminate even harmonics). Thus, some of the dominant harmonics in the one-leg inverter can be eliminated from the line-to-line voltage of a three-phase inverter.
Sinusoidal PWM considerations are summarized as follows:1. Small mf (mf ≤ 21): To eliminate the even harmonics, a synchronized PWM should be
used and mf should be an odd integer. Moreover, mf should be a multiple of 3 to cancel out the most dominant harmonics in the line-to-line voltage.
2. Large mf (mf > 21): The amplitudes of subharmonics due to asynchronous PWM are small at large values of mf. Therefore, at large values of mf the asynchronous PWM can be used where frequency of the triangular waveform is kept constant, whereas the frequency of vcontrol varies, resulting in noninteger values of mf (so long as they are large). However, if the inverter is supplying a load such as an ac motor, the subharmonics at zero or close to zero frequency, even though small in amplitude, will result in large currents that will be highly undesirable. Therefore, the asynchronous PWM should be avoided.
3. Overmodulation (ma > 1.0): Regardless of the value of mf, the conditions pertinent to a small mf should be observed.___________________________________________________________
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Modulation IndexThe average output voltage can be affected by changing the modulation index, defined as
voltage ratio between the fundamental of the control wave to the fundamental of the non-modulated carrier wave as ma modulation index (fig. 7a)
(4.2)
Linear Modulation (ma < 1.0)In the linear region (ma < 1.0), the fundamental-frequency component in the output
voltage varies linearly with the amplitude modulation ratio ma (fig. 6). The peak value of the fundamental frequency component in volts in one of the inverter legs is
(4.3)
Therefore, the line-to-line rms voltage at the fundamental frequency, due to 120° phase displacement between phase voltages (ma ≤ 1.0), can be written as
(4.4)
The harmonic content for the phase to phase voltage will be strongly dependent on the modulation index ma. A Fourier analysis on the output phase-to-phase waveform and in general the harmonic spectra will be given from
(4.5a)
(4.5b)
With n=kmf ± m k= 1, 2, 3, ... and m can be odd or even. These rms harmonic voltages are listed in Table 1 below.
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ma f
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0
1 0.122 0.245 0.367 0.490 0.612 mf ± 2 0.010 0.037 0.080 0.135 0.195 mf ± 4 0.005 0.0112mf ± 1 0.116 0.200 0.227 0.192 0.1112mf ± 5 0.008 0.0203mf ± 2 0.027 0.085 0.124 0.108 0.0383mf ± 4 0.007 0.029 0.064 0.0964mf ± 1 0.100 0.096 0.005 0.064 0.0424mf ± 5 0.021 0.051 0.0734mf ± 7 0.010 0.030
Table 1. Harmonics of VLL for a large and odd mf (mf a multiple of 3)
Overmodulation (ma > 1.0)In PWM overmodulation, the peak of the control voltage is allowed to exceed the peak of
the triangular waveform. Unlike the linear region, in this mode of operation the fundamental-frequency voltage magnitude does not increase proportionally with mu. This is shown in Fig. 3, where the rms value of the fundamental-frequency line-to-line voltage VLL is plotted as a function of ma. Similar to a single-phase PWM, for sufficiently large values of ma, the PWM degenerates into a square-wave inverter waveform. This results in the maximum value of VLL
equal to 0.78 Vd (fig. 6).
In the overmodulation region compared to the region with ma < 1.0, more sideband harmonics appear centered around the frequencies of harmonics mf and its multiples. However, the dominant harmonics may not have as large amplitude as with ma < 1.0. Therefore, the power loss in the load due to the harmonic frequencies may not be as big in the overmodulation region as the presence of additional sideband harmonics would suggest. Depending on the nature of the load and on the switching frequency, the loss due to these harmonics in overmodulation may be even less than those in the linear region of the PWM.
Disadvantages with sinusoidal PWMThe biggest disadvantages with sinusoidal PWM are that the liner range is relatively
small. There are many ways to extend it A third harmonic is added to the sine wave to make the waveform more flat topped.
Adding a third harmonic does not constitute a problem as the third harmonic and multiples thereby will not been seen in the line-to-line voltage.
The sine wave is replaced by a trapezoid or staircase wave to a flat top reference wave. The carrier wave is only applied during the first and last 60◦ intervals per half cycle,
e.g. 0◦ to 60◦ and 120◦ to 180◦.
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Figure 6. Three-phase inverter VLL/Vd as a function of ma
Figure 7. Three-phase sinusoidal PWM waveforms and harmonic spectrum
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To me the frequency control model with flux proportional to V/f and voltage proportional to the speed seems to bee the best solution. Building a solution with a rectifier, a DC link with LP-filter and a three-phase Pulse With Modulated (PWM) inverter feeding the motor. At first testing this approach with a computer model built in Simulink (Matlab) making simulations of the solution possible.
Figure 8. Voltage - frequency relation Induction Machine
4.2 Building a model
4.2.1 Simulation with Simulink / Matlab
4.2.1.1 Dynamic model for the IMLet us first consider the stator circuit. The resistance Rs of the stator winding is (for all
practical purposes) equal in all three phases. From the law of induction it follows that the part of the stator voltage which is not dissipated in the stator resistance will build up a flux in the stator winding. Hence, with vs
s as the stator voltage space vector, the following relation must hold:
(4.6)
where iss and ψs
s are the space vectors for stator current and stator flux linkage respectively. The rotor circuit, with winding resistance Rr, can be treated in a similar way. Suppose that the rotor is observed from a coordinate system (rotor coordinates) which rotates with the same speed as the rotor ωr. Let us denote rotor coordinates with superscript "r". As the coordinate
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system is rotor-fixed, there will be no induced voltage due to the rotation, so the same relation as for the stator must hold, but with “s → r”:
(4.7)
Here vrr, ir
r and ψrr are the rotor voltage, current, and flux space vectors respectively. But the
rotor winding is short-circuited, so vrr = 0. Now, let us transform ir
r and ψrr to stationary
coordinates. This is a αβ transformation using the rotor position θr = ∫ ωr dt:
(4.8)
Equation (4.7) is transformed as
(4.9)
The induction motor is thus described by the following equations:
(4.10)
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Figure 9. Induction machine
Let us now find a relation between the stator and rotor flux linkages. The rotor winding is referred to the stator, i.e., the rotor winding is represented by coils in the α and β directions, cf. (Fig. 9). Assuming linear magnetic conditions, the air gap flux ψα
s can then be expressed as
(4.11)
where Lm is the mutual inductance between the stator and the rotor, which is also called the magnetizing inductance, and im
s, is the magnetizing current. The stator flux is the sum of the air gap flux and the stator leakage flux, the latter which under linear magnetic conditions is proportional to the stator current only. Similar reasoning for the rotor flux yields
(4.12)
where Lsl and Lrl are the stator and rotor leakage inductances, respectively. The leakage inductances are typically 10% of Lm or less. Alternatively, with Ls = Lm + Lsl and Lr = Lm + Lrt
as the stator and rotor self-inductances, respectively, the relations can be expressed as
(4.13)
Combining (4.12) with (4.10), assuming constant inductances, yields
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(4.14)
These equations describe the dynamic equivalent circuit depicted in (Fig. 10). As there are three inductances configured in a “T”, this is known as the T-equivalent circuit.
Figure 10. Dynamic T-equivalent circuit for the induction motor
4.2.1.2 Simulink modelI developed an AC/AC converter with DC-link in Simulink / Matlab (Appendix 7.1) with
a diode rectifier and a 3-phase PWM inverter controlling both the frequency and magnitude of the voltage output. The induction machine model was based on the equations of the dynamic induction machine model. For generation of PWM pulses the technique shown in Fig. (7.a-b) was used comparing sinusoidal control voltage (at the desired output frequency and proportional to the output voltage magnitude) with a triangular waveform at a selected switching frequency.
Figure 11. 3-phase PWM converter with DC-link
The harmonics in the output voltage appears as sidebands of the switching frequency and its multiples in a PWM inverter. Therefore a high switching frequency results in an essentially sinusoidal current (plus a superimposed small ripple at a high frequency) in the motor.
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input dc source impedance seen by the inverter would be smaller at higher switching: frequencies. Therefore, a small value of capacitance suffices in PWM inverters, but this capacitor must be able to carry the ripple current. A small capacitance across the diode rectifier also results in a better input current waveform drawn from the utility source. However, care should be taken in not letting the voltage ripple in the dc bus voltage become too large, which would cause additional harmonics in the voltage applied to the motor.
In a PWM inverter output voltage, since the harmonics are at a high frequency, the ripple in the motor current is usually small due to high leakage reactances at these frequencies. Since these high-frequency voltage harmonics can have as high or even higher amplitude compared to the fundamental-frequency component, the iron losses (eddy current and hysteresis in the stator and the rotor iron) dominate. In fact, the total losses due to harmonics may even be higher with a PWM inverter than with a square-wave inverter. This comparison would of course depend on the motor design class, magnetic material property, and switching frequency. Because of these additional harmonic losses, it is generally recommended that a standard motor with a 5-10% higher power rating be used.
In a PWM drive, the pulsating torqueses developed are small in amplitude and are at high frequencies (compared to the fundamental). Therefore, as shown in (Eq. 4.10), they produce little speed pulsations because of the motor inertia.
(4.10)
Parameter PWM Square Wave CSIInput power factor + - - -Torque pulsation ++ - -Multi motor capability + + -Regeneration - - ++Short-circuit protection - - ++Open-circuit protection + + -Ability to handle undersized motor + + -Ability to handle oversized motor - - -Efficiency at low speeds - + +Size and weight + + - -Ride-trough capability + - -
Table 2. Comparison of Adjustable Frequency Drives
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4.2.1.3 Simulation results
Figure 12. Simulation of Induction Machine start
4.3 Analysis of resultsThe volt hertz (V/f) Pulse-Width-Modulation model seems to fulfill perhaps not all but
most of the requirement stated earlier in this document (3.1.2). Making an increase in the current supplied to the induction machine up to 16 amperes possible without big losses in the speed controller, thereby decreasing heat inside the enclosure. The 3-phase output gives a better feed to the induction machine without extra components needed on the motor and also produces a higher starting torque and reduced speed pulsation amplitude.
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4.4.1 Implementation with Digital Signal Processor (DSP)Traditionally motor control was designed with analog components; they are easy to
design and can be implemented with relatively inexpensive components. However, there are several drawbacks with analog systems. Aging and temperature can bring about component variation causing the system to need regular adjustment, as the parts count increase the reliability of the system decreases. Analog components raise tolerance issues and upgrades are difficult as the design is hardwired. Digital systems offer improvements over analog
designs. Drift is eliminated since most functions are performed digitally, upgrades can easily be made in software and part count is also reduced since digital systems can handle several functions on chip.
Digital Signal Processors go on further to provide high speed, high resolution and sensor less algorithms in order to reduce system costs. Providing a more precise control to achieve better consumption or radiation performances often means performing more calculations, the use of some 1-cycle multiplication & addition instructions included in a DSP speeds-up calculations.
Generally fixed point DSPs are preferred for motor control for two reasons. Firstly, fixed point DSPs cost much less than the floating point DSPs. Secondly, for most application a dynamic range of 16 bits is enough. If and when needed, the dynamic range can be increased in a fixed-point processor by doing floating-point calculations in software.
5 Summary and conclusionsIt seem to me that switching from “volt control” to “frequency control (volt / hertz)”
method would make it possible to achieve the increase in current supplied to the induction motor requested by LSI Svenska AB without excessive heat buildup inside the speed controller housing. 3-phase output from the PWM inverter will reduce speed pulsation and produce a higher starting torque making it possible to reduce the size of the motor. There will be no need for manual adjustment of each unit, but the component cost and technical complicity are going in the wrong direction.
For the future Digital Signal Processors may be the best solution providing high speed, high resolution and sensor less algorithms in order to reduce system costs. Upgrades can easily be made in software and part count is also reduced since digital systems can handle several functions on chip.
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7 Appendix
7.1 Simulink model
Continuous
pow ergui
v+-
Vab
Terminator1
TerminatorSelector
Scope I_Sw1 I_Sw2
Scope IM
Scope Fundamental
0
Multimeter
Tr1a
Tr1b
Tr2a
Tr2b
Vd+
A
B
Vd-
IGBT Bridge
5.77e-4*u^2
Fcn
In
Mag
Phase
Discrete Fourier1
In
Mag
Phase
Discrete Fourier
Tr1a
Tr1b
Tr2a
Tr2b
DiscretePWM Generator
4 pulsesDC 400V
C1
Tm is_abc
Te
wr
A
B
C
3 Phase IM
Vab
Is f und.
Vab f und.
I_Sw1 I_Sw2
is_abcis_abc
Te
wr
Figure 13. Main Simulink model
4Tr2b
3Tr2a
2Tr1b
1Tr1a
? ? ?
Triangular Wave
Tri
To Workspace5
Sinref
To Workspace4Sine Wave
Sign1
Sign
1
Constant
Figure 14. Discrete PWM Generator 4 pulses
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4 Vd+ 3 Vd-
2 B 1 A
g
CE
IGBT4
g
CE
IGBT3
g
CE
IGBT2
g
CE
IGBT1
D4D3
D2D14Tr2b
3Tr2a
2Tr1b
1Tr1a
Figure 15. IGBT Bridge
3wr
2Te
1is_abc
3
C
2
B
1
A
v+-
v+-
Vsre
Vsim
Tm
is_abc
wr
Te
Sub3
Vab
Vbc
Vs
Sub2
is_abc
Va
Vb
Vc
Sub1
Re(u)Im(u)
1Tm
Figure 16. Three-Phase Induction Machine (IM main)
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3Vc
2Vb
1Va
Terminator
s
-+
s
-+1
is_abc
Figure 17. IM Sub. 1
1Vs
u K
u K
u K 2/3
Gain
f(u)
f(u)
f(u)
2
Vbc
1Vab
Figure 18. IM Sub. 2
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3Te
2wr
1is_abc
rs
rs
rr
rr
p
p
Vsre
isre
rs
Vsim
isim
irre
rr
irim
Tm
J
Out
Sub2
FIs
FIr
is
ir
Te
Sub1
ReIm
ReIm
J
J
[Te]
[p]
[firi]
[firr]
[fisi]
[fisr]
[wr]
[firi]
[firr]
[fisi]
[Te]
[wr]
[fisr]
f(u)
f(u)
Re(u)Im(u)
Re(u)Im(u)
3Tm
2Vsim
1Vsre
Figure 19. IM Sub. 3
Product4
3Te
2ir
1is
Product5
Product3
Product1
Procuct2
Ls
Ls
Lr
Lr
[p]
f(u)
Fcn1
Divide1
DivideIn1Out1
Conjugate
Im(u)
Lm
f(u)
2FIr
1FIs
Figure 20. IM Sub. 3.1
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1Out
x' = Ax+Bu y = Cx+Du
[Te]
[p]
[wr]
[firi]
[firr]
[wr]
f(u)
f(u)
f(u)
f(u)
f(u)
10J
9Tm
8irim
7rr
6irre
5isim
4Vsim
3rs
2isre
1Vsre
Figure 21. IM Sub. 3.2
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