Online Algebraic Estimation of Parameters and Disturbances in Brushless DC Motors

Parameter identification in dynamical systems is a well-known problem with many applications in control design, system monitoring, and fault detection. As these systems are increasingly integrated into complex and demanding environments, challenges such as rapid response, uncertainty handling, and d...

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Main Authors: David Marcos-Andrade, Francisco Beltran-Carbajal, Alexis Castelan-Perez, Ivan Rivas-Cambero, Jesús C. Hernández
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
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author David Marcos-Andrade
Francisco Beltran-Carbajal
Alexis Castelan-Perez
Ivan Rivas-Cambero
Jesús C. Hernández
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description Parameter identification in dynamical systems is a well-known problem with many applications in control design, system monitoring, and fault detection. As these systems are increasingly integrated into complex and demanding environments, challenges such as rapid response, uncertainty handling, and disturbance rejection must be addressed. This paper presents a real-time estimation technique for parameters and load torque in brushless DC (BLDC) motors. These electrical machines are extensively used in engineering applications and often operate under hard conditions. The proposed method is based on algebraic identification, known for its robust performance in both linear and nonlinear systems. In utilizing the mathematical model of a BLDC motor, a set of equations is derived to enable parameter estimation, assuming the availability of input and output measurements in open loop. Moreover, unknown load torque is estimated by approximating the disturbance over a short time window using Taylor series expansion polynomials. The theoretical contribution is analytically validated and is also verified through numerical evaluations revealing the effectiveness of the proposed technique for real-time parameter and disturbance estimation in BLDC motors over other important techniques. Additionally, to address potential peaks in the estimation process, a modification involving an exponent is introduced to mitigate these issues.
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spelling doaj-art-9f52ccc0755043e1bfd946788e61268f2025-01-24T13:39:08ZengMDPI AGMachines2075-17022024-12-011311610.3390/machines13010016Online Algebraic Estimation of Parameters and Disturbances in Brushless DC MotorsDavid Marcos-Andrade0Francisco Beltran-Carbajal1Alexis Castelan-Perez2Ivan Rivas-Cambero3Jesús C. Hernández4Departamento de Posgrado, Universidad Politécnica de Tulancingo, Tulancingo 43629, MexicoDepartamento de Energía, Unidad Azcapotzalco, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Azcapotzalco, Mexico City 02200, MexicoDepartamento de Posgrado, Universidad Politécnica de Tulancingo, Tulancingo 43629, MexicoDepartamento de Posgrado, Universidad Politécnica de Tulancingo, Tulancingo 43629, MexicoDepartment of Electrical Engineering, University of Jaén, Campus Lagunillas s/n, Edificio A3, 23071 Jaén, SpainParameter identification in dynamical systems is a well-known problem with many applications in control design, system monitoring, and fault detection. As these systems are increasingly integrated into complex and demanding environments, challenges such as rapid response, uncertainty handling, and disturbance rejection must be addressed. This paper presents a real-time estimation technique for parameters and load torque in brushless DC (BLDC) motors. These electrical machines are extensively used in engineering applications and often operate under hard conditions. The proposed method is based on algebraic identification, known for its robust performance in both linear and nonlinear systems. In utilizing the mathematical model of a BLDC motor, a set of equations is derived to enable parameter estimation, assuming the availability of input and output measurements in open loop. Moreover, unknown load torque is estimated by approximating the disturbance over a short time window using Taylor series expansion polynomials. The theoretical contribution is analytically validated and is also verified through numerical evaluations revealing the effectiveness of the proposed technique for real-time parameter and disturbance estimation in BLDC motors over other important techniques. Additionally, to address potential peaks in the estimation process, a modification involving an exponent is introduced to mitigate these issues.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1702/13/1/16algebraic identificationbrushless DC motormotor controlsynchronous motors
spellingShingle David Marcos-Andrade
Francisco Beltran-Carbajal
Alexis Castelan-Perez
Ivan Rivas-Cambero
Jesús C. Hernández
Online Algebraic Estimation of Parameters and Disturbances in Brushless DC Motors
Machines
algebraic identification
brushless DC motor
motor control
synchronous motors
title Online Algebraic Estimation of Parameters and Disturbances in Brushless DC Motors
title_full Online Algebraic Estimation of Parameters and Disturbances in Brushless DC Motors
title_fullStr Online Algebraic Estimation of Parameters and Disturbances in Brushless DC Motors
title_full_unstemmed Online Algebraic Estimation of Parameters and Disturbances in Brushless DC Motors
title_short Online Algebraic Estimation of Parameters and Disturbances in Brushless DC Motors
title_sort online algebraic estimation of parameters and disturbances in brushless dc motors
topic algebraic identification
brushless DC motor
motor control
synchronous motors
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1702/13/1/16
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