Sliding mode control with higher order strategy for buck converter in the presence of dynamic load

Abstract

The combination of DC-to-DC converters with DC machines for smooth beginning of DC drives has various practical applications. The Buck converter provides smooth start of the DC motor by applying desired voltage in accordance with the control signal. This paper proposes a Higher Order Sliding Mode (HOSM) based control algorithm for the speed control of Permanent Magnet DC (PMDC) motor with Buck converter under different loaded conditions. This control algorithm minimizes the initial peak current and provides smooth speed control with load changes. The performance of proportional integral derivative sliding surface is compared with classical sliding surface for constant load torque through Matlab simulation. In proportional integral derivative sliding surface (PIDSS), the integral component aids in the elimination of steady-state errors in the variable under control. This is especially useful for systems where it is essential to maintain zero steady-state error. Simulation results indicate the performance of the proposed HOSM control algorithm in achieving the required speed and load variations in finite time.

Keywords

• PMDC motor
• HOSM
• Buck converter
• Motor speed