Optimum performances for non-linear finite elements model of 8/6 switched reluctance motor based on intelligent routing algorithms

Abstract

This paper presents torque ripple reduction with speed control of 8/6 Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) by the determination of the optimal parameters of the turn on, turn off angles Theta_(on), Theta_(off), and the supply voltage using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm and steady state Genetic Algorithm (ssGA). With SRM model, there is difficulty in the control relapsed into highly non-linear static characteristics. For this, the Finite Elements Method (FEM) has been used because it is a powerful tool to get a model closer to reality. The mechanism used in this kind of machine control consists of a speed controller in order to determine current reference which must be produced to get the desired speed, hence, hysteresis controller is used to compare current reference with current measured up to achieve switching signals needed in the inverter. Depending on this control, the intelligent routing algorithms get the fitness equation from torque ripple and speed response so as to give the optimal parameters for better results. Obtained results from the proposed strategy based on metaheuristic methods are compared with the basic case without considering the adjustment of specific parameters. Optimized results found clearly confirmed the ability and the efficiency of the proposed strategy based on metaheuristic methods in improving the performances of the SRM control considering different torque loads.