A comparison of a flux observer with a back-emf technique for sensorless rotor position estimation

W. D. Drury, D. Holliday, P. H. Mellor

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Abstract

The performances of sensorless flux observer and back-EMF methods of rotor position estimation in a brushless permanent magnet generator are compared. A simulation model is developed to investigate the accuracy of each method in the presence of electrical distortion and noise. Experimental results show that, over a speed range of 50 -500 rpm, the flux observer is significantly more accurate than the back-EMF method.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication41st International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2006, Conference Procedings
PublisherIEEE
Pages714-718
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9781861353429
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 Jun 2007
Event41st International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2006 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Duration: 6 Sept 20068 Sept 2006

Publication series

Name41st International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2006, Conference Procedings
Volume2

Conference

Conference41st International Universities Power Engineering Conference, UPEC 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityNewcastle upon Tyne
Period6/09/068/09/06

Keywords

  • Flux observer
  • Machines and drives
  • Permanent magnet generator
  • Sensorless position estimation

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