Nonlinear internal-model control for switched reluctance drives

A nonlinear internal-model control (IMC) based on suitable commutation strategy for switched reluctance motors (SRMs) is proposed. In the commutation strategy, a fixed critical rotor position is defined as the commutation point, which results in reduced computation. Combined the simplicity of the feedback linearization control and the robustness of IMC structure, the proposed drive has excellent dynamic and static performances for the torque and current control. The scheme is analyzed, and some important properties are obtained. Simulations and experiments were carried out on a 7.5 kW four-phase SRM, and the results show that the ripple of the output torque is very low in spite of model-plant mismatches.