Independent Fuzzy Logic Control of Two Five-phase Linear Induction Motors Supplied from a Single Voltage Source Inverter

Hamedani, P.; Sadr, S.; Shoulaei, A.

doi:10.22061/jecei.2021.8091.479

Document Type : Original Research Paper

Authors

¹ Department of Railway Engineering and Transportation Planning, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran

² Department of Electrical Engineering, Tafresh University, Tafresh, Iran

³ Department of Electrical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22061/jecei.2021.8091.479

Abstract

Background and Objectives: The principal aim of this paper is to show an independent vector control of two five-phase Linear Induction Motors (LIMs) that are supplied from a single VSI.
Methods: The LIMs are running at the same speed but with different load conditions. This concept can be especially beneficial in long trains with distributed power. To achieve excellent control characteristics and to reduce the undesirable tension forces between the train mechanical couplers, Fuzzy Logic Controllers (FLCs) have been utilized.
Results: As a result, the fault occurrence of the train control systems decreases, and the system reliability increases. The results prove the electrical independence in control of a five-phase two-LIM drive supplied with a single VSI. Furthermore, in the presence of the train mechanical couplers and connections, the application of FLC offers excellent control characteristics and reduces the undesirable tension forces. Furthermore, to obtain a more worthwhile validation of the theoretical results, an experimental set up has been constructed and results have also been presented.
Conclusion: According to the results, the undesirable tension forces imposed on train couplers are reduced. Consequently, it leads to higher system efficiency, lower deterioration of the train couplers and connections, greater system reliability, and higher passenger safety and comfort.

Keywords

20.1001.1.23223952.2022.10.1.16.9

Main Subjects

Linear Induction Motors

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