A Self-Tuning Controller for Switched Reluctance Motors

A self-tuning controller for switched reluctance motors is presented. A torque ripple minimizing controller is implemented with online system identification and adaptation technique. The controller uses a nonlinear model of the machine that is updated online using recursive identification algorithm. The real-time approach improves the overall robustness of the system. Experimental results are presented to validate the self-tuning algorithm. Index Terms--Self-timing controller, switched reluctance motor drive, torque-ripple minimization.