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Torque ripple minimization in direct torque control at low-speed operation using alternate switching technique Aihsan, Muhammad Zaid; Jidin, Auzani; Alias, Azrita; Ahmad Tarusan, Siti Azura; Md Tahir, Zuraidi; Sutikno, Tole
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 13, No 1: March 2022
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v13.i1.pp631-642

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Direct torque control (DTC) of induction motor is prominent to offer instant torque and flux control with a simple control structure. However, this scheme suffers from two major drawbacks namely high torque ripple and variable switching frequency of the inverter, especially during low-speed operation. During the low-speed condition, the positive torque slope is very steep and torque overshoot occurs frequently resulting in the torque ripple become of great significance. This paper proposes a new and effective technique to reduce the torque ripple by integrating the alternate switching technique to the inverter switching status to limit the torque slope surge. By varying the frequency and duty cycle of the alternate switching, the rate of surge can be controlled resulting in the chances of overshoots, and selection of reverse voltage vector can be avoided. The feasibility of the proposed technique has been validated using MATLAB/Simulink software and through experimental results. The results show the proposed alternate switching technique minimizes over 40% reduction in the torque ripple while maintaining the simple structure of DTC.
Speed drives control using particle swarm optimization for PMSM drives Mat Lazi, Jurifa; Nizam Talib, Md Hairul; Bin Kasdirin, Hyreil Anuar; Bin Hashim, Mohd Ruzaini; Alias, Azrita
Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Vol 38, No 3: June 2025
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijeecs.v38.i3.pp1440-1449

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The paper presents a contemporary method for controlling the speed of a permanent magnet synchronous machine (PMSM) by optimizing the parameters of a proportional-integral (PI) controller using the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm. This approach aims to enhance the robustness and dynamic performance of the drive system, resulting in improved accuracy and sensitivity to load changes and wide range of speed. The study evaluates two tuning techniques for the PI controller, which are the traditional trial-and-error method and the PSO optimization method. The performance of the PMSM is assessed based on speed response performance, including rise time, overshoot, and settling time. The PSOtuned controller significantly minimizes overshoot compared to the trialand-error method. And also achieves a shorter settling time, indicating a more stable response. However, the rise time is slightly longer with the PSO-tuned controller compared to the conventional tuning method just for the medium speed. For the rated speed, PSO still having shorter rise time compared to trial-and-error PI method. These findings imply that while the PSO method may result in a longer rise time, its overall advantages in reducing overshoot and settling time make it a more effective option for speed control in PMSMs. This is consistent with other research suggesting that PSO can outperform traditional methods in optimizing control parameters across various applications.
Analysis of cascaded H-Bridge multilevel inverters using SPWM with multi-sinusoidal reference Alias, Azrita; Halim, Wahidah Abdul; Azri, Maaspaliza; Lazi, Jurifa Mat; Aihsan, Muhammad Zaid
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 16, No 3: September 2025
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v16.i3.pp1740-1751

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Multilevel inverters have become the preferred choice for medium voltage and high-power applications due to their superior waveform quality, reduced stress on switching components, and overall enhanced performance. Among these, the cascaded H-bridge inverter stands out for its simpler control and modulation techniques, as well as its greater efficiency compared to other multilevel inverter topologies. This paper presents the design and performance evaluation of a cascaded H-bridge multilevel inverter (CHMI) for five, seven, nine, eleven, thirteen, and fifteen levels, utilizing sinusoidal pulse width modulation (SPWM) in MATLAB Simulink. The proposed technique, the multi-sinusoidal reference, is implemented by comparing multiple sinusoidal wave signals with a carrier triangular signal, with the resulting comparison pulses used to control the inverter's switching. The output results indicate that as the number of levels in multilevel inverters increases, the total harmonic distortion (THD) decreases, and the output voltage improves.