Robust controller design for a synchronous reluctance drive

This paper presents a systematic robust controller design for a synchronous reluctance drive system. Based on a simplified model of the system, a robust position controller has been derived. A digital signal processor, TMS-320-C30, is used to implement the control algorithm. Furthermore, all the current, velocity, and position control loops are executed by the digital signal processor. The system, as a result, is very flexible. Although the hardware circuit of the system is very simple, the synchronous reluctance drive system can accurately control a one-axis table. In addition, the system also has good transient response, load disturbance response, and tracking ability. Several experimental results validate the theoretical analysis.