Motor Inverter Control for Consistent d-q Current Commands

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing motor control systems face challenges in achieving consistency between d-axis and q-axis current commands, particularly during weakening magnetic field control, leading to inconsistent motor behavior and prolonged control times.

Innovation Solution

A motor control device that generates a first d-axis current command based on an inter-line voltage command and a q-axis current command based on the d-axis current command, using an inverter and current command generation means to ensure consistency, with a selection mechanism for switching between different current commands based on the execution of weakening magnetic field control.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If d-axis current command and q-axis current command are individually generated, then the operable range of the motor can be expanded, but the consistency between d-axis and q-axis current commands cannot be achieved

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperable rangeVSAvoidconsistency between commands
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback control by calculating the actual inter-line voltage from the generated current commands and comparing it with the target inter-line voltage. Based on this comparison, the d-axis current command is adjusted to ensure that the generated voltage does not exceed the inverter's output capability, thereby maintaining consistency between d-axis and q-axis current commands while expanding the operable range.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent dynamically adjusts the d-axis current command parameter based on the motor's operating state and the inverter's voltage output capability. By changing the d-axis current command according to the actual inter-line voltage conditions, the system maintains command consistency across different operating points while expanding the overall operable range.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If d-axis current command and q-axis current command are individually generated, then flexibility in control is improved, but the control time increases and motor behavior cannot be controlled as target

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol flexibilityVSAvoidcontrol time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary calculation of the target inter-line voltage based on the current commands before actual motor control execution. By pre-calculating and validating the voltage constraints, the system avoids iterative adjustments during real-time control, thereby reducing control time while maintaining the flexibility of individual d-axis and q-axis current command generation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Speed

If weakening magnetic field control is executed with individually generated current commands, then high speed operation is enabled, but command inconsistency occurs leading to oscillations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverotation speedVSAvoidmotor behavior stability
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

During weakening magnetic field control at high speeds, the patent continuously monitors the inter-line voltage and provides feedback to adjust the d-axis current command. This feedback mechanism ensures that the d-axis and q-axis current commands remain consistent even under high-speed operating conditions, preventing oscillations and maintaining motor behavior stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This approach ensures rapid stabilization of motor behavior by achieving consistency between d-axis and q-axis current commands, reducing oscillations and stabilizing motor operation more quickly, while also allowing for reduced calculation processing when weakening magnetic field control is not executed.

Implementation Method 1

an inverter that converts a direct current voltage into a three-phase alternating voltage and outputs the three-phase alternating voltage to a motor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical Energy Conversion:

Data Source

PatentEP4686080A1Motor control device and compressor comprising same
Publication Date: 2026.01.28 MITSUBISHI HEAVY IND THERMAL SYST
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AI summary

Provided are: a motor control device with which consistency between a d-axis current command and a q-axis current command can be achieved in response to target motor control; and a compressor comprising the motor control device. A motor control device 1 comprises: an inverter (3) that converts DC voltage into three-phase AC voltage and outputs the three-phase AC voltage to a motor; and an inverter control means (10) that controls the inverter. The motor control device performs weakening magnetic field control by flowing negative current to a d-axis current (id). The motor control device also comprises a current command generation means (24) that, when the weakening magnetic field control is being executed, generates a first d-axis current command (id1*) on the basis of an inter-line voltage command including a d-axis voltage command (vd*) and a q-axis voltage command (vq*) of the motor, and generates a first q-axis current command (iq1*) on the basis of the first d-axis current command.