International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS)
Vol 17, No 2: June 2026

Real-time implementation and comparative analysis of fault-tolerant control strategies for induction motor drives

Asmaa Hammou (University of Sciences and Technology of Oran Mohamed Boudiaf)
Mokhtar Bendjebbar (University of Sciences and Technology of Oran Mohamed Boudiaf)
Mohammed Benslimane (University of Sciences and Technology of Oran Mohamed Boudiaf)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2026

Abstract

For nearly five decades, the induction motor has been the most widely used electrical machine in industry due to its robustness, simplicity, and low cost, supported by advances in power electronics enabling effective performance control. While DC motors were previously favored for their ease of speed and torque regulation, induction motors have gained prominence because they do not require brushes and involve fewer wear-prone components, resulting in reduced maintenance and improved reliability. Consequently, they are widely employed in industrial applications and emerging fields such as electric and hybrid vehicles. This study presents a comparative analysis of two fault-tolerant control (FTC) strategies: field-oriented control (FOC) and direct torque control (DTC). The evaluation focuses on sensitivity to parameter variations, dynamic performance, and steady-state behavior. Both strategies, classified under vector control techniques, are implemented in real time using a dSPACE platform to control an induction motor under an open-circuit fault in a two-level inverter. Results demonstrate that the DTC-based FTC approach offers superior robustness and stability compared to the IFOC-based method, particularly under fault conditions, load disturbances, and speed variations.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJPEDS

Publisher

Subject

Control & Systems Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Description

International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS, ISSN: 2088-8694, a SCOPUS indexed Journal) is the official publication of the Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science (IAES). The scope of the journal includes all issues in the field of Power Electronics and drive systems. ...