Trapezoidal or sinusoidal commutation control of brushless dc motors with pulse width modulation amplifiers

1990 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary R. Herrington
Keyword(s):  
Pulse Width ◽  
Pulse Width Modulation ◽  
Brushless Dc Motors ◽  
Brushless Dc ◽  
Dc Motors

Torque Ripple Suppression of Brushless DC Motors with Non-Ideal Back EMF for EPS Applications

2011 ◽  
Vol 201-203 ◽  
pp. 1198-1205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xue Feng Zhang ◽  
Xue Wu Ji ◽  
Feng Gao
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Pulse Width Modulation ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Torque Ripple ◽  
Brushless Dc Motors ◽  
Brushless Dc ◽  
Power Steering ◽  
Dc Motors ◽  
Commutation Torque Ripple ◽  
Type Motor

The torque ripple of brushless dc (BLDC) motors at low rotation speeds is prominent, while in the majority of working time of the automotive electric power steering (EPS) system, the steering rate is low and the assistant motor runs at low rotation speeds. Therefore, to develop a high-performance EPS system with a BLDC motor, the problem of torque ripple at low rotation speeds must be solved. Otherwise, the steering feel will not be smooth. This paper proposed an algorithm based on BLDC motors’ essential torque formula combined with the back-EMF (Electromotive Force) waveform coefficient to modify the target current to suppress the torque pulsation effectively. Meanwhile, the commutation process of this type motor is very short. Therefore, the torque coefficient can be regarded as constant during the commutation intervals. A direct pulse-width modulation (PWM) control method considering phase resistances is analyzed with a unipolar PWM scheme to reduce the commutation torque ripple further. Finally, simulations and experiments are conducted to verify the effectiveness of this method.

Recent Challenges and Advances in the Sensorless Commutation of Brushless DC Motors

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umesh Kumar Soni ◽  
Ramesh Kumar Tripathi
Keyword(s):  
Initial Position ◽  
Position Estimation ◽  
Current Response ◽  
Flux Linkage ◽  
Brushless Dc Motors ◽  
Position Sensing ◽  
Brushless Dc ◽  
Dc Motors ◽  
Reverse Torque ◽  
Position Detection

Background: Brushless DC motors are highly efficient motors due to its high torque to weight ratio, compact design, high speed operating capability and higher power density. Conventional Hall sensor based rotor position sensing is affected by the heating, vibration, interference and noise. Objective: The innovative, cost effective and easily implementable sensorless techniques are essential in order to achieve high efficiency, reduced current and reduced torque pulsations. Further, a delay free, high load fast startup is also important issue. Methods: In this paper an extensive review of various techniques based on the detection of freewheeling diode current, phase back EMF zero crossoing point detection, back EMF integration method and third harmonic back EMF was done. The study and effect of various PWM strategies on back EMF detection was studied. Later on the sensorless schemes based on flux linkage estimation and flux linkage increment were introduced. The load torque observers, unknown input observers, sliding mode observers, L∞-induced observers, H ∞ - deconvolution filter for back EMF estimation were also reviewed. As the brushless DC motors have no back EMF at starting and for back EMF based commutation a minimum speed is required for sufficient back EMF. Therefore various strategies of open and close-loop reduced current startup have been studied to achieve effective commutation without reverse torque. Initial position detection (IPD) schemes, which are mostly based on saliency and current response to inductance variation, is effective where reverse torque is strictly prohibited. A detailed review of these initial position detection techniques (IPD) has also been presented. Results: The detailed mathematical and graphical analysis has been presented here in order to understand the working of the state-of-art sensorless techniques. Conclusion: The back EMF detection using direct and indirect methods of terminal voltage filtering have the problem of delay and attenuation, PWM noise, freewheeling diode spikes and disturbance in detected back EMFs is a drawback. The parameter detuning, underestimation and overestimation, offset problem, system noise and observer gain variation etc. limit the applicability of observer based technique. Therefore, a more robust and precise position estimation scheme is essential.

Dynamic Characterization of Brushless DC Motors and Propellers for Flight Applications

2017 ◽  
Vol 05 (03) ◽  
pp. 159-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dominic Muzar ◽  
Eric Lanteigne ◽  
Justin McLeod
Keyword(s):  
Simple Model ◽  
Brushless Dc Motor ◽  
Dynamic Characterization ◽  
Brushless Dc Motors ◽  
Brushless Dc ◽  
Dc Motors ◽  
Simple Motor ◽  
Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Selection Of

Although there exist a number of accurate unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) thruster models, these models require the precise measurements of several motor and propeller characteristics. This paper presents a simple motor and propeller model that relies solely upon data provided by manufacturers. The model is validated by comparing theoretical motor and propeller behavior to experimental results obtained from thrust tests in a wind tunnel. The objective is to provide an accurate yet simple model to facilitate the selection of appropriate brushless DC motor and propeller combinations for flight applications.

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