Scalar Variable Speed Motor Control for Traction Systems with Torque and Field Orientation Filter

Abstract

Scalar traction control systems can be used in trains, trams and electrical vehicles equipped with induction motors. To increase the versatility and efficiency of such systems compared to conventional solutions, they must enable dynamic links to different types of power grids, i.e., be supplied by multi-frequency and multi-voltage power sources. Behind these solutions, there are control systems based on vectorial controllers. In order to set systems with the above features, in this work it is intended to build a scalar traction control system, in which the speed is controlled via a scalar controller. The system controls the motor speed and also the position of the rotor and stator fields. Furthermore, it allows to clearly setting the operation conditions, i.e., avoiding situations that would change from braking to traction and vice-versa due to operational and/or functional disturbances. To achieve the required speed reference follow up, the proposed solution includes a torque and field orientation filter.