Analysis and application of three-phase induction motor voltage controller with improved transient performance

An improved transient performance of three-phase inductance machines with controlled thyristor triggering is presented. A recently developed dynamic function for the thyristor triggering angle is utilized. The triggering angle function influences the phase modulation of the machine-supplied voltage such that the normal transient problems are avoided. Simulation of transients, based on the analytical solution of the machine differential equations, for all modes of operation is provided. The simulation model results show that a smooth switching process for an induction machine, running at any speed, for both motor and generator operation, is achievable. The beneficial effect of the suggested function is smoothing the transient flux, currents and torque is illustrated. Application of the function to different switching conditions is performed with actual laboratory tests