THE INFLUENCE OF THYRISTOR CONTROL ON TRACTION MOTORS

1978 ◽  
pp. 415-419
Author(s):  
H. Buchberger
Keyword(s):  
Traction Motors ◽  
Thyristor Control

scholarly journals Selection of Optimal Magnets for Traction Motors to Prevent Demagnetization

Machines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 124
Author(s):  
Dantam Rao ◽  
Madhan Bagianathan
Keyword(s):  
Flux Density ◽  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Parallel Line ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Lower Grade ◽  
Worst Case ◽  
Traction Motors ◽  
Knee Point ◽  
Point Of Intersection ◽  
Selection Of

Currently, permanent-magnet-type traction motors drive most electric vehicles. However, the potential demagnetization of magnets in these motors limits the performance of an electric vehicle. It is well known that during severe duty, the magnets are demagnetized if they operate beyond a ‘knee point’ in the B(H) curve. We show herein that the classic knee point definition can degrade a magnet by up to 4 grades. To prevent consequent excessive loss in performance, this paper defines the knee point k as the point of intersection of the B(H) curve and a parallel line that limits the reduction in its residual flux density to 1%. We show that operating above such a knee point will not be demagnetizing the magnets. It will also prevent a magnet from degenerating to a lower grade. The flux density at such a knee point, termed demag flux density, characterizes the onset of demagnetization. It rightly reflects the value of a magnet, so can be used as a basis to price the magnets. Including such knee points in the purchase specifications also helps avoid the penalty of getting the performance of a low-grade magnet out of a high-grade magnet. It also facilitates an accurate demagnetization analysis of traction motors in the worst-case conditions.

scholarly journals Benchmark of Rotor Position Sensor Technologies for Application in Automotive Electric Drive Trains

Electronics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 1063 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christoph Datlinger ◽  
Mario Hirz
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Position Sensor ◽  
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines ◽  
Rotor Position ◽  
Powertrain Control ◽  
Alternative Technologies ◽  
Traction Motors ◽  
Drive Trains ◽  
Automotive Powertrain ◽  
Electric Powertrains

Rotor shaft position sensors are required to ensure the efficient and reliable control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines (PMSM), which are often applied as traction motors in electrified automotive powertrains. In general, various sensor principles are available, e.g., resolvers and inductive- or magnetoresistive sensors. Each technology is characterized by strengths and weaknesses in terms of measurement accuracy, space demands, disturbing factors and costs, etc. Since the most frequently applied technology, the resolver, shows some weaknesses and is relatively costly, alternative technologies have been introduced during the past years. This paper investigates state-of-the-art position sensor technologies and compares their potentials for use in PMSM in automotive powertrain systems. The corresponding evaluation criteria are defined according to the typical requirements of automotive electric powertrains, and include the provided sensor accuracy under the influence of mechanical tolerances and deviations, integration size, and different electrical- and signal processing-related parameters. The study presents a mapping of the potentials of different rotor position sensor technologies with the target to support the selection of suitable sensor technologies for specified powertrain control applications, addressing both system design and components development.

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