An analysis of inverter switching loss minimization based on discontinuous PWM for a salient-pole PMSM

• This article presents the result of an inverter switching loss minimization technique based on discontinuous PWM patterns for a salient-pole PMSM with a two-level voltage source inverter for an automotive application. The suggested PWM patterns are evaluated using the resulting electromagnetic torque considering peak-to-peak ripple as well as the DC-current harmonic spectra. The study focuses on high rotational speeds, from 0.6-2.5 ωbase considering both current and voltage limitations. The analysis focuses on electromagnetic torque characteristics evaluated at steady state operation. The results show that the electromagnetic torque ripple is increased by up to 73 % and 78 % whereas the inverter switching losses is decreased by up to -17%and -41%for the EUDC driving cycle using DPWM30 and DPWM60, respectively.

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TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Elektroteknik och elektronik (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering (hsv//eng)

Keyword

Modulation strategy

Switching losses

Automotive application

Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)

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