Direct vector control of induction motor drives using model predictive control

Abstract

Direct vector control of induction motor drives using model predictive control

V.V. Pankratov, D.A. Kotin, A.A.Z. Diab

Incoming article date: 22.01.2014

This paper presents the application of the model predictive control (MPC) technique for direct vector control  of induction motor drive. Three MPC controllers have been employed; one for adjusting the motor speed, the second for rotor flux control and the last one is specialized for controlling the motor currents. A simple models of induction motor is employed in the MPC structure so as to minimize the computational load. a cassced  The effectiveness of the proposed scheme has been successfully verified through simulations.  The performance of the system including the MPC controller is compared with the corresponding one using the traditional PI controller. The results proved that the induction motor with the MPC controller has superior transient response, and good robustness in face of uncertainties including load disturbance. Moreover, accurate tracking performance has been achieved. 

Keywords: Ac drives, Induction Motor, Model Predictive Control, vector control, field oriented control.