An optimized sliding-mode observer control algorithm for permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) is proposed to solve the problems in the conventional sliding-mode observer control algorithms (e.g., system chattering and phase delay). The proposed algorithm adopts a new piecewise function as a switching function to reduce system chattering. The low pass filter in the conventional sliding-mode observer is substituted with a complex coefficient filter in the proposed algorithm to solve the phase delay caused by the low pass filter. Moreover, the counter emf back obtained using the filtering of the complex coefficient filter is reintroduced into the sliding-mode observer to decrease the sliding-mode gain coefficient and reduce chattering in the system. the simulation results suggest that the proposed algorithm outperforms the conventional sliding-mode observer control algorithm in reducing chattering, increasing the convergence speed, reducing torque pulsation, increasing speed estimation accuracy and coping with speed and load mutation.
JEL CLASSIFICATION Control engineering and robotics
INTRODUCTIONPMSM has been extensively used in new energy vehicles for its rapid dynamic response, high torque density, high reliability and high efficiency [1,2]. Conventional PMSM for vehicles should acquire rotor position and magnetic field direction information in real time using a position sensor for the excellent driving performance of vehicles. However, a more significant rotor position error is generated, the control accuracy is reduced, and the torque output ability of the motor is weakened due to the zero-installation deviation of the position sensor and the distortion of the signal under complex operating conditions. Compared with the control system with a position sensor, the control system without a position sensor exhibits a wider speed range and a faster response speed, and it is capable of accurately acquiring rotor position information under harsh conditions (e.g., high temperature, high humidity, high pressure and strong magnetism), which leads to the maximal reliability of the electric drive system [3,4].