Torque ripple minimization in DTC of induction motor based on optimized flux value determination

Torque ripple is a major difficulty in direct torque controlled induction motors. The reference value of the motor flux greatly influences the torque ripple. On the other hand, many motors work in an operating cycle, which includes load intervals of less than their nominal power. In these situations, it is not necessary to set their flux value as the nominal value. In this paper, the effect of the reference value of the motor flux on the motor torque ripple is investigated. A new control algorithm is proposed to determine the reference value of the flux according to the value of the motor torque. Simulation and experimental results justify the validity of the proposed method to reduce the motor torque ripple. The effect of the flux reference variation on the motor power factor as well as torque dynamics is also presented.

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