An Adaptive-Gain Super-Twisting Position Observer for Grid-Interfaced SRM Water Pump

Yalavarthi, Amarnath; Singh, Bhim

doi:10.1109/tce.2022.3201707

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“…Appliances with energy efficiency are the need of the day. The major sources of energy consumption in agriculture applications of groundwater water pumping include surface and submersible pumps, irrigation systems, livestock care, and domestic needs [1,2]. Electric motors account for approximately two-thirds of global industrial electricity usage and contribute to half of the global domestic electricity usage.…”

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Optimal Rotor Design and Analysis of Energy-Efficient Brushless DC Motor-Driven Centrifugal Monoset Pump for Agriculture Applications

Antony,

Komarasamy,

Rajamanickam

et al. 2024

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The agricultural sector emphasizes sustainable development and energy efficiency, particularly in optimizing water pumping systems for irrigation. Brushless DC (BLDC) motors are the preferred prime mover over induction motors due to their high efficiency in such applications. This article details the rotor design and analysis of an energy-efficient BLDC motor with specifications of 1 hp, 3000 rpm, and 48 V, specifically tailored for a centrifugal monoset pump for irrigation. The focus lies in achieving optimal energy efficiency through grey wolf optimization (GWO) algorithm in the rotor design to determine optimal dimensions of the Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB) magnet as well as its grade. The finite element method analysis software, MagNet, is used to model and analyze the BLDC motor. The motor parameters, such as speed, torque, flux functions, temperature, and efficiency, are analyzed. For performance comparison, the same model with different magnet models is also analyzed. Validation via 3D finite element analysis highlights improvements in magnet flux linkage, stator tooth flux density, and rotor inertia with increased magnet thickness. Simulation results affirm the consistent performance of the designed BLDC motor, preferably when efficiency is increased. This efficiency and the constant speed lead to an improvement in the overall conversion efficiency of 7% within its operating range, affirming that the motor pump system is energy-efficient.

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confidence: 99%