Magnetic Motor Speed Controller Torque Stability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing speed control methods for magnetic motors do not maximize the voltage saturation rate, resulting in suboptimal use of the motor's upper limit torque, leading to instability, inefficiency, and poor response characteristics.

Innovation Solution

A speed controller that limits the phase angle between d-axis and q-axis commanded voltage values, preventing the q-axis commanded current from exceeding its upper limit, thereby allowing the magnetic motor to operate at its maximum torque capacity with high stability, efficiency, and quick response.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the voltage saturation rate is set smaller than the preset voltage saturation rate value to prevent current divergence, then the stability of the motor is improved, but the maximum voltage of the power converter cannot be applied to the motor, resulting in loss of torque capability

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovestabilityVSAvoidtorque capability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the q-axis commanded current value dynamically adjustable based on the phase angle condition. Instead of using a fixed current limit, the system adapts the current command in real-time according to the relationship between d-axis and q-axis voltage components, allowing optimal torque output while maintaining stability across different operating conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of q-axis commanded current value based on the phase angle between d-axis and q-axis commanded voltage values. When the phase angle exceeds a predetermined threshold, the system modifies the current parameter to prevent voltage saturation, thereby resolving the contradiction between stability and power output.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Power

If the q-axis commanded current value is increased to maximize torque output, then the power and torque of the motor are improved, but the phase angle between d-axis and q-axis commanded voltage values increases, causing voltage saturation and current divergence

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetorque outputVSAvoidvoltage saturation
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback by continuously monitoring the phase angle between d-axis and q-axis commanded voltage values and using this information to adjust the q-axis commanded current value. This closed-loop control ensures that the current is optimized for torque production while preventing voltage saturation, thus resolving the contradiction between power output and voltage stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies preliminary action by proactively limiting the q-axis commanded current value before voltage saturation occurs. By detecting the phase angle condition in advance and adjusting the current command accordingly, the system prevents current divergence while maximizing torque output within safe operating limits.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Productivity

If the maximum voltage of the power converter is applied to the motor to maximize torque, then the productivity and torque capability are improved, but the phase angle increases causing the q-axis commanded current to exceed the upper limit, resulting in instability

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetorque capabilityVSAvoidoperational stability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by dynamically adjusting the q-axis commanded current value based on real-time phase angle measurements. This allows the system to operate at maximum torque capability when conditions permit while automatically reducing current to maintain stability when the phase angle approaches problematic levels, resolving the contradiction between productivity and reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP2197103B1Speed controller of magnetic motor
Publication Date: 2015.07.08 HITACHI APPLIANCES INC
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AI summary

The invention relates to a speed control method of a magnetic motor (1) and is capable of providing a speed controller of the magnetic motor (1) realizing highly stable, highly efficient and highly responsive control characteristics even around critical torque of the motor (1). When an excessive torque command value (or a q-axis commanded current value) greater than a torque maximum value (or a q-axis current) that can be outputted by the motor (1) is required, an input of speed control is limited so that the q-axis commanded current value does not increase up to a limit value.