Virtual-Flux Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control of Switched Reluctance Motor Drives

In this paper, a virtual-flux finite control set model predictive control (FCS-MPC) strategy of switched reluctance motor (SRM) drives is proposed. This technique uses a flux linkage-tracking algorithm to indirectly control the phase current. The algorithm is based on an estimated virtual flux obtained from the static characteristics of the machine. A cost function is used to evaluate the switching state that produces the minimum error. A state graph for switching states limitation is also proposed to reduce the number of commutations and computational burden. Simulation results evidence the enhanced performance of the proposed technique with respect to hysteresis control for current tracking using two different current shaping techniques: torque sharing function (TSF) and radial force shaping (RFS).