Mathematical Problems in Engineering
Volume 2005 (2005), Issue 2, Pages 195-214
doi:10.1155/MPE.2005.195
Abstract
This paper investigates the control problem of variable
reluctance motors (VRMs). VRMs are highly nonlinear motors; a
model that takes magnetic saturation into account is adopted
in this work. Two robust control schemes are developed for the
speed control of a variable reluctance motor. The first
control scheme guarantees the uniform ultimate boundedness of
the closed loop system. The second control scheme guarantees
the exponential stability of the closed loop system.
Simulation results of the proposed controllers are presented
to illustrate the theoretical developments. The simulations
indicate that the proposed controllers work well, and they are
robust to changes in the parameters of the motor and to
changes in the load.