Optimization of torque ripples in direct torque control drives

The article discusses the features of the synthesis of a hybrid method for commutation of a three-phase inverter in a classic version of drives with direct torque control (DTC), which involves the use of relay characteristics in the flux- and torque control blocks. It is proved that the output voltage of a converter based on a B6-inverter formed by only six basic vectors (excluding the zero vector) limits further optimization of flux- and torque ripples in the electrical motors. It has also been proven that with the classical drives with direct torque control, the torque ripples on the motor shaft are indeed higher than in systems with pulse width modulation. An analysis of the method was carried out which could allow reducing the amplitude of the torque ripples when drives with direct torque control are applied for motors supplied with only basic vectors of the inverter due to the modified (hybrid) method of inverter commutation. The conditions under which the hybrid control method of the inverter is really capable of reducing the amplitude of the motor flux- and torque ripples are considered. Based on the analysis of the proposed solution, the law of hybrid control of the inverter is presented by means of the formation of additional vectors of its output voltage via basic vectors of the inverter. The advantages of the method include the simplicity of drive control under development or in the existing drive control system, the implementation of which is carried out exclusively by a software product. With the absence of iterative methods of mathematics, the resources of microprocessor control units are reduced, which makes this method even more attractive in low-budget electrical drives that do not claim to be "high-end" of control blocks. The oscillograms are shown of a flux and current of motor with direct torque control motor application only with six base vectors of the output voltage of a semiconductor inverter and a drive with direct torque control by the hybrid method with additional voltage vectors based on the basic vectors of the inverter.