Development and Experimental Validation of Resolution-Level Controlled Wavelet-Modulated Inverters for Three-Phase Induction Motor Drives

This paper presents the development, implementation, and performances of a resolution-level vector controller (RLVC) for three-phase induction motor (IM) drive systems. The RLVC is structured to adjust the output voltages of a three-phase voltage-source wavelet-modulated inverter which is used to supply a three-phase IM. The objectives of the RLVC are established by controlling the quadrature axis component of the stator currents while maintaining a constant direct axis component of the stator currents. The complete IM drive system incorporating the RLVC is successfully implemented in real time for performance testing using a three-phase squirrel-cage IM. The performances of the proposed IM drive system are tested for sudden changes in load torque and command speed. Simulated and experimental performances demonstrate reliable, stable, fast, and accurate responses of the proposed controller under various operating conditions.