Chapter 8

Field oriented control of induction motors

Abstract

By means of sophisticated real-time digital control of the three currents in an induction motor, it becomes possible to achieve a dynamic performance that results in the inverter-fed induction motor drive being the preferred choice for many demanding applications. Unlike most textbooks, we provide a graphical (and hence much more accessible) explanation of this remarkable technique, although the mathematical basis is also acknowledged for the sake of completeness. Implementation and practical considerations are included. This long chapter will be challenging for the non-specialist, but we believe it will be rewarding.

Keywords

Induction motor; Field oriented control; Vector; Direct torque ...

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