Title :
A multi-microprocessor controller for a VV-VF cycloconverter-link brushless DC motor drive
Author :
Gorman, Stephen F. ; Cathey, Jimmie J. ; Weimer, Joseph A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Kentucky Univ., Lexington, KY, USA
fDate :
5/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A method of thyristor gating management to allow operation of a cycloconverter-link brushless DC motor drive from a variable-voltage variable-frequency (VV-VF) source is presented. Multiple microprocessors are utilized to assure that no compromise in signal processing priority is necessary as both motor and source frequency vary independently over a wide range. The architecture and logic of the design are discussed. Some experimental results are presented for operation of a laboratory model of the drive system on a load simulator
Keywords :
DC motors; computerised control; controllers; cycloconvertors; electric drives; thyristor applications; architecture; cycloconverter-link brushless DC motor drive; design logic; load simulator; multi-microprocessor controller; thyristor gating management; variable-voltage variable-frequency; Actuators; Aircraft; Alternators; Brushless DC motors; Control systems; DC motors; Frequency; Laboratories; Microprocessors; Thyristors;
Journal_Title :
Industrial Electronics, IEEE Transactions on
