Optimal Fault-Tolerant Control of Six-Phase Induction Motor Drives with Parallel Converters

Multiphase drives and parallel converters have been recently proposed in low-voltage high-power applications. The fault-tolerant capability provided by multiphase drives is then extended with parallel converters, increasing their suitability for safety-critical and renewable uses. This advantageous...

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Authors: Durán, Mario J., González Prieto, Ignacio, Bermúdez Guzmán, Mario, Barrero, Federico, Guzmán, Hugo, Arahal, Manuel R.
Format: article
Status:Versión aceptada para publicación
Publication Date:2016
Country:España
Institution:Universidad de Sevilla (US)
Repository:idUS. Depósito de Investigación de la Universidad de Sevilla
OAI Identifier:oai:idus.us.es:11441/151143
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/11441/151143
https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2015.2461516
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Multiphase drives
Fault-tolerance
Field oriented control
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Summary:Multiphase drives and parallel converters have been recently proposed in low-voltage high-power applications. The fault-tolerant capability provided by multiphase drives is then extended with parallel converters, increasing their suitability for safety-critical and renewable uses. This advantageous feature, compared to standard threephase drives, has been analyzed in the event of open-phase faults. However, when using parallel converters, a converter fault does not necessarily imply an open-phase condition, but usually just a limited phase current capability. This work analyzes the fault-tolerant capability of six-phase drives with parallel converter supply. Different scenarios considering up to three faults for single and two neutral configurations are examined, optimizing off-line the post-fault currents and modifying accordingly the control strategies. Experimental results confirm the smooth transition from pre- to post-fault situations and the enhanced post-fault torque capability.