Sensorless control of PM motor drives - A technology status review

R. Bojoi, M. Pastorelli, J. Bottomley, P. Giangrande, C. Gerada

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Abstract

The control of Brushless Permanent Magnet Motors require rotor position information that can be measured by means of a position sensor. The motion sensorless control aims at eliminating the motor position sensor and its corresponding electronic conditioning circuits, cabling and connectors. Besides a clear cost reduction, the motion sensorless drives have better reliability when compared with their position sensor-based counterparts. The research conducted in the last two decades has provided many different solutions that are used in many applications. Nevertheless, the literature reports just a few survey papers dealing with this important topic. This paper intends providing a comprehensive review of the sensorless control solutions, including the machine influence on the sensorless drive performance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2013 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis, WEMDCD 2013
Pages168-182
Number of pages15
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event1st Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis, WEMDCD 2013 - Paris, France
Duration: 11 Mar 201312 Mar 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2013 IEEE Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis, WEMDCD 2013

Conference

Conference1st Workshop on Electrical Machines Design, Control and Diagnosis, WEMDCD 2013
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityParis
Period11/03/1312/03/13

Keywords

  • back-electromotive force
  • brushless permanent magnet machines
  • carrier signal injection
  • motor design
  • observers
  • sensorless control
  • synchronous machines

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

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