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This paper proposes a direct speed and flux control system for Dual Stator Winding Induction Machines (DSWIMs) based on Super Twisting Sliding Mode Control (STSMC). The proposed nonlinear controller which has finite time convergence of error to zero, is designed such that the Lyapunov stability condition is satisfied. Furthermore, a novel torque-sharing algorithm is introduced for DSWIMs. This algorithm enables them to operate in a wide speed region, including zero speed, such that the required electromagnetic torque is supplied by two winding sets based on their power ratings. In addition, a Sliding Mode Control (SMC) based full order observer is proposed for DSWIMs. This observer, which is able to estimate the winding fluxes, flux angles and rotor speed with high-accuracy, guarantees the optimal flux condition. The functionality of the proposed sensor-less DSWIM drive scheme is evaluated through some experimental tests performed on a 3.3 kW DSP-based DSWIM drive system. The experimental results confirm the effectiveness of the proposed control method, torque sharing algorithm and the full order observer in various speed regions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Among the conventional loss minimisation algorithms (LMAs), the model‐based approaches have the advantages of fast response and high accuracy. Here, a novel online model‐based power losses minimisation approach is presented for indirect field‐oriented control (IFOC) of induction motor (IM) drives. The proposed method is introduced as maximum torque per power losses (MTPPL) in which the power losses for a given torque are minimised. The results demonstrate that the proposed approach preserves the LMA merits, while the criterion for the MTPPL scheme is achieved. The mentioned criterion is investigated by a gradient approach so that while the gradient vectors of the torque and power losses are parallel, the MTPPL strategy is realised. The closed‐loop IFOC of the MTPPL approach is implemented in real time for a laboratory 2.2 kW three‐phase IM drive. The experimental results show the capability and validity of the proposed control scheme. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]