Design and implementation of fuzzy sliding mode controller for switched reluctance motor

This paper presents a fuzzy sliding mode controller used for switched reluctance motor speed regulation. Based on the technique of variable structure control (VSC) with sliding mode, we can construct the controller that possesses the merits of both fuzzy controller and variable structure controller. It is called a "fuzzy sliding mode controller" (FSMC). It provides a simple way to solve the main drawback of VSC by reducing the amount of chattering effect using a fuzzy control part in the proposed controller. Also, the VSC part makes the system stable which treats the main disadvantage of fuzzy controller when being used alone. The speed control simulation results are obtained by using the proposed FSMC and the traditional PI controller under different operating conditions. Also, sensitivity analyses simulation results for parameter variations are obtained to check the robustness of the system when using the proposed controller. Finally, the expermintal controlled system is illustrated for closed loop and experimental results are presented which show the validity and effectiveness of the proposed FSMC.