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Open-Circuit Fault Mitigation for Inverter-Driven Induction Motor Based on Closed-Loop Volt-per-Hertz

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Presented in this paper is a mitigation technique for an open-circuit fault (OCF) in a closed-loop Volt-per-Hertz controlled three-phase induction motor. Conventional proportional–integral (PI) controllers have been found inadequate for maintaining stable motor performance during the fault and exhibit significant transient issues when transitioning from fault to normal operation. To address these limitations, a proportional–resonant (PR) control method and a proportional–integral–resonant (PIR) control method are proposed. The PIR controller enhances the traditional PI controller by integrating a resonant component, enabling effective performance during the fault and improving transient responses during pre-fault conditions. Experimental validation using a dSPACE DS1104 platform demonstrates that the PR and PIR control methods significantly improve motor performance compared to the PI method. The proposed approaches eliminate the need for fault detection, offering a simpler and cost-effective alternative for maintaining motor reliability and efficiency under fault conditions. These results underscore the potential of the proposed method as a robust solution for the fault scenarios in industrial applications.

Source: Energies

DOI: 10.3390/en18071596

Authors: Mohammad Alathamneh, Haneen Ghanayem, R. M. Nelms, Ibrahim M. Allafi

Institutions: Al-Balqa Applied University, Auburn University, Jordan University of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Sensorless Control of Electric Motors

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137