A Novel LQI-Based Speed Control of Switched Reluctance Motors for High Performance Applications

The increasing use of Switched Reluctance Machines (SRMs) across various applications has been driven by their notable advantages and advancements in power electronics. However, controlling SRMs remains inherently complex due to their nonlinear characteristics and parameter variations at different o...

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Main Authors: Paulo M. Robson Costa, Marcelo Vinicius De Paula, Pedro J. Dos Santos Neto, Tarcio Andre Dos Santos Barros
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Published: IEEE 2025-01-01
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author Paulo M. Robson Costa
Marcelo Vinicius De Paula
Pedro J. Dos Santos Neto
Tarcio Andre Dos Santos Barros
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Marcelo Vinicius De Paula
Pedro J. Dos Santos Neto
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description The increasing use of Switched Reluctance Machines (SRMs) across various applications has been driven by their notable advantages and advancements in power electronics. However, controlling SRMs remains inherently complex due to their nonlinear characteristics and parameter variations at different operating points. To address this challenge, this paper proposes the implementation of a Linear-Quadratic-Integral Regulator (LQI) for precise speed control of SRMs. The LQI controller, renowned for its optimal control capabilities, offers several benefits, such as favorable dynamic response, and robustness against disturbances and changing parameters. Unlike traditional controllers, the absence of an inner current control loop results in reduced torque ripple at the phase commutation frequency, simplifying design and implementation. By using PWM for voltage command, torque ripple at the switching frequency is reduced, and noise due to magnetostriction is minimized. A comprehensive design procedure for the proposed LQI speed control scheme is outlined, followed by a comparative analysis with established SRM controllers based on Proportional-Integral (PI) and Hysteresis (HC) controllers. Experimental validation of the proposed controller is provided, illustrating its superior performance across various operating points. The results demonstrate improved dynamic response, enhanced disturbance robustness, reduced torque ripple, a superior switching frequency spectrum, and minimal computational burden for embedded implementation.
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spelling doaj-art-9863536b6e26401384bffe4c183ea90c2025-08-20T03:50:05ZengIEEEIEEE Access2169-35362025-01-01137437744710.1109/ACCESS.2025.352555310820188A Novel LQI-Based Speed Control of Switched Reluctance Motors for High Performance ApplicationsPaulo M. Robson Costa0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2543-5054Marcelo Vinicius De Paula1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2213-6086Pedro J. Dos Santos Neto2https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6249-1923Tarcio Andre Dos Santos Barros3School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, State University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, BrazilSchool of Mechanical Engineering, State University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, BrazilSchool of Mechanical Engineering, State University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, BrazilSchool of Electrical and Computer Engineering, State University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, BrazilThe increasing use of Switched Reluctance Machines (SRMs) across various applications has been driven by their notable advantages and advancements in power electronics. However, controlling SRMs remains inherently complex due to their nonlinear characteristics and parameter variations at different operating points. To address this challenge, this paper proposes the implementation of a Linear-Quadratic-Integral Regulator (LQI) for precise speed control of SRMs. The LQI controller, renowned for its optimal control capabilities, offers several benefits, such as favorable dynamic response, and robustness against disturbances and changing parameters. Unlike traditional controllers, the absence of an inner current control loop results in reduced torque ripple at the phase commutation frequency, simplifying design and implementation. By using PWM for voltage command, torque ripple at the switching frequency is reduced, and noise due to magnetostriction is minimized. A comprehensive design procedure for the proposed LQI speed control scheme is outlined, followed by a comparative analysis with established SRM controllers based on Proportional-Integral (PI) and Hysteresis (HC) controllers. Experimental validation of the proposed controller is provided, illustrating its superior performance across various operating points. The results demonstrate improved dynamic response, enhanced disturbance robustness, reduced torque ripple, a superior switching frequency spectrum, and minimal computational burden for embedded implementation.https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10820188/Linear-quadratic-integral regulator (LQI)speed controlswitched reluctance machine (SRM)
spellingShingle Paulo M. Robson Costa
Marcelo Vinicius De Paula
Pedro J. Dos Santos Neto
Tarcio Andre Dos Santos Barros
A Novel LQI-Based Speed Control of Switched Reluctance Motors for High Performance Applications
IEEE Access
Linear-quadratic-integral regulator (LQI)
speed control
switched reluctance machine (SRM)
title A Novel LQI-Based Speed Control of Switched Reluctance Motors for High Performance Applications
title_full A Novel LQI-Based Speed Control of Switched Reluctance Motors for High Performance Applications
title_fullStr A Novel LQI-Based Speed Control of Switched Reluctance Motors for High Performance Applications
title_full_unstemmed A Novel LQI-Based Speed Control of Switched Reluctance Motors for High Performance Applications
title_short A Novel LQI-Based Speed Control of Switched Reluctance Motors for High Performance Applications
title_sort novel lqi based speed control of switched reluctance motors for high performance applications
topic Linear-quadratic-integral regulator (LQI)
speed control
switched reluctance machine (SRM)
url https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10820188/
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