<abstract xml:lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>This paper describes a new PWM switching strategy to minimize the torque ripples in BLDC motor which is based on sensored rotor position control. The scheme has been implemented using a PIC microcontroller to generate a modified Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) signals for driving power inverter bridge. The modified PWM signals are successfully applied to the next up-coming phase current such that its current rise is slightly delayed during the commutation instant. Experimental results show that the current waveforms of the modified PWM are smoother than that in conventional PWM technique. Hence, the output torque exhibits lower ripple contents.</p></abstract>

This paper describes a new PWM switching strategy to minimize the torque ripples in BLDC motor which is based on sensored rotor position control. The scheme has been implemented using a PIC microcontroller to generate a modified Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) signals for driving power inverter bridge. The modified PWM signals are successfully applied to the next up-coming phase current such that its current rise is slightly delayed during the commutation instant. Experimental results show that the current waveforms of the modified PWM are smoother than that in conventional PWM technique. Hence, the output torque exhibits lower ripple contents.

PWM Switching Strategy for Torque Ripple Minimization in BLDC Motor

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia

Journal of Electrical Engineering

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This paper describes a new PWM switching strategy to minimize the torque ripples in BLDC motor which is based on sensored rotor position control. The scheme...

PWM Switching Strategy for Torque Ripple Minimization in BLDC Motor

Publicado en línea: 01 jul 2011

Páginas: 141 - 146

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10187-011-0023-1

Palabras clave
permanent magnet, brushless DC, modified PWM, sensored control, torque ripple

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PWM Switching Strategy for Torque Ripple Minimization in BLDC Motor

Publicado en línea: 01 jul 2011

Páginas: 141 - 146

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10187-011-0023-1

Palabras clavepermanent magnet, brushless DC, modified PWM, sensored control, torque ripple

This content is open access.

Palabras clave
permanent magnet, brushless DC, modified PWM, sensored control, torque ripple