Maximum Torque Control Reference Frame Based on a Torque Map for IPMSMs with Large Inductance Variation

In this paper, we summarize a method of applying a maximum torque control reference frame to IPMSMs with large influence of magnetic saturation. Conventionally, a formula based on the torque equation with motor parameters of IPMSMs has been used to calculate the phase angle of the maximum torque control reference frame. However, the equation is greatly affected by inductance variation due to magnetic saturation. Therefore, we propose the phase angle determination method based on a torque map. The method is not affected by inductance variation because it does not need motor parameters directly. Performance improvement is confirmed by simulation and actual machine experiments.