A Review about Flux-Weakening Operating Limits and Control Techniques for Synchronous Motor Drives

Nicola Bianchi; Paolo Gherardo Carlet; Luca Cinti; Ludovico Ortombina

doi:10.3390/en15051930

Energies (Mar 2022)

A Review about Flux-Weakening Operating Limits and Control Techniques for Synchronous Motor Drives

Nicola Bianchi,
Paolo Gherardo Carlet,
Luca Cinti,
Ludovico Ortombina

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Nicola Bianchi: Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, Via Gradenigo 6A, 35131 Padova, Italy
Paolo Gherardo Carlet: Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, Via Gradenigo 6A, 35131 Padova, Italy
Luca Cinti: Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, Via Gradenigo 6A, 35131 Padova, Italy
Ludovico Ortombina: Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, Via Gradenigo 6A, 35131 Padova, Italy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/en15051930
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 15, no. 5
p. 1930

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This paper deals with motor design aspects and control strategies for the flux-weakening (FW) operation of synchronous motors. The theory of FW is described by taking into account different control schemes. The advantages and drawbacks of each one are discussed, as well. Moreover, some motor design considerations for achieving an effective FW operation are illustrated for permanent magnet (PM), wound rotor (WR) and reluctance (REL) synchronous machines, using the per unit approach. The distinguishing characteristic of this review provides two-fold attention on both machine design and control strategies obtained by several collaborations with industrial and commercial companies.

Published in Energies

ISSN: 1996-1073 (Online)
Publisher: MDPI AG
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Technology
Website: http://www.mdpi.com/journal/energies

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