Radial force control of multi-sector permanent magnet machines

G. Valente, L. Papini, A. Formentini, C. Gerada, P. Zanchetta

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Abstract

The paper presentsn alternative radial force control technique for a Multi-Sector Permanent Magnet machine (MSPM). Radial force control has been widely investigated for a variety of bearingless machines and can be also applied to conventional PMSM aiming the reduction of the mechanical stress on the bearings as well as reduce the overall vibration. Traditional bearingless motors rely on two independent sets of windings dedicated to torque and suspension respectively. The work presented in this paper takes advantage of the spatial distribution of the winding sets within the stator structure towards achieving a controllable net radial force. In this paper the α-β axis model for the MSPM and the theoretical investigation of the force production principle is presented. A novel force control methodology based on the Single Value Decomposition (SVD) technique is described. The predicted performances of the MSPM have been validated using Finite Element simulations and benchmarked against state of the art control techniques.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2016 22nd International Conference on Electrical Machines, ICEM 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages2595-2601
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781509025381
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Nov 2016
Event22nd International Conference on Electrical Machines, ICEM 2016 - Lausanne, Switzerland
Duration: 4 Sept 20167 Sept 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2016 22nd International Conference on Electrical Machines, ICEM 2016

Conference

Conference22nd International Conference on Electrical Machines, ICEM 2016
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityLausanne
Period4/09/167/09/16

Keywords

  • Bearingless Multi-Sector Permanent Magnet machines
  • Pseudo inverse matrix
  • Radial Force Control
  • Singular Value Decomposition (SVD)
  • Vibration Damping

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

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