Control Strategies for Induction Motors in Railway Traction Applications

Ahmed Fathy Abouzeid, Juan Manuel Guerrero, Aitor Endemaño, Iker Muniategui, David Ortega, Igor Larrazabal and Fernando Briz
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Ahmed Fathy Abouzeid: Electrical, Electronic, Computers and Systems Engineerin, University of Oviedo, 3204 Oviedo, Spain
Juan Manuel Guerrero: Electrical, Electronic, Computers and Systems Engineerin, University of Oviedo, 3204 Oviedo, Spain
Aitor Endemaño: Ingeteam Power Technology S.A.—Traction, 48170 Zamudio, Spain
Iker Muniategui: Ingeteam Power Technology S.A.—Traction, 48170 Zamudio, Spain
Igor Larrazabal: Ingeteam Power Technology S.A.—Traction, 48170 Zamudio, Spain
Fernando Briz: Electrical, Electronic, Computers and Systems Engineerin, University of Oviedo, 3204 Oviedo, Spain

Energies, 2020, vol. 13, issue 3, 1-22

Abstract: This paper analyzes control strategies for induction motors in railway applications. The paper will focus on drives operating with a low switching to fundamental frequency ratio and in the overmodulation region or six-step operation, as these are the most challenging cases. Modulation methods, efficient modes of operation of the drive and the implications for its dynamic performance, and machine design will also be discussed. Extensive simulation results, as well as experimental results, obtained from a railway traction drive, are provided.

Keywords: railway traction drives; induction motor drives; high-speed drives; maximum torque per ampere; overmodulation and six-step operation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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