Using Intentional Magnetic Saturation for HFI Based Self-Sensing with SPMSMs

Ye Gu Kang, Robert D. Lorenz

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Abstract

High-frequency injection (HFI) is widely used for zero-to-low speed self-sensing with machines with inductive saliency. The HFI algorithm uses inductive saliency in the d and q-axes to estimate the permanent magnet (PM) rotor position. Surface permanent magnet synchronous machines (SPMSMs), which are designed without inductive saliency, are not suitable for HFI based self-sensing. In this paper, a method to enable classically designed SPMSMs for HFI based self-sensing at zero-to-low speed is introduced utilizing intentional magnetic saturation under flux-intensifying operation. With properly chosen HFI operating spaces inducing inductive saliency, a smooth startup in the zero-to-low speed region can be achieved. To generalize the idea, a lumped parameter magnetic circuit is developed. The magnetic saturability of fractional slot concentration winding (FSCW) and distribution winding (DW) SPMSMs are compared.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2018 IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems, PEDES 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781538693155
DOIs
StatePublished - 2 Jul 2018
Event8th IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems, PEDES 2018 - Chennai, India
Duration: 18 Dec 201821 Dec 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of 2018 IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems, PEDES 2018

Conference

Conference8th IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems, PEDES 2018
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityChennai
Period18/12/1821/12/18

Keywords

  • Concentration winding (CW)
  • High frequency injection (HFI)
  • Intentional magnetic saturation
  • SPMSM

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