Online Stator and Rotor Resistance Estimation Scheme Using Sliding Mode Observer for Indirect Vector Controlled Speed Sensorless Induction Motor

Abstract

Recently, many works have been made to improve the performance of sensorless induction motor drives. However, parameter variations and low-speed operations are the most critical aspects affecting the accuracy and stability of sensorless drives. This work presents a sensorless vector control scheme consisting of the first hand of a velocity estimation algorithm that overcomes the need for sensor velocity and secondly a robust variable structure control law that compensates for the uncertainties present in the system. Simulation results confirm the efficacy of the proposed approach.