Performance Optimization of a High-Speed Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drive System for Formula Electric Vehicle Application
The proliferation of electric vehicle (EV) racing competitions, such as Formula electric vehicle (FEV) competitions, has intensified the quest for high-performance electric propulsion systems. High-speed permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs) for FEVs necessitate an optimized control strategy t...
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| description | The proliferation of electric vehicle (EV) racing competitions, such as Formula electric vehicle (FEV) competitions, has intensified the quest for high-performance electric propulsion systems. High-speed permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs) for FEVs necessitate an optimized control strategy that adeptly manages the complex interplay between electromagnetic torque production and minimal power loss, ensuring peak operational efficiency and performance stability across the full speed range. This paper delves into the optimization of high-speed PMSM, pivotal for its application in FEVs. It begins with a thorough overview of the FEV motor’s basic principles, followed by the derivation of a detailed mathematical model that lays the groundwork for subsequent analyses. Utilizing MATLAB/Simulink, a simulation model of the motor drive system was constructed. The proposed strategy synergizes the principles of maximum torque per ampere (MTPA) with the flux weakening control technique instead of conventional zero direct axis current (ZDAC), aiming to push the boundaries of motor performance while navigating the inherent limitations of high-speed operation. Covariance matrix adaptation evolution strategy (CMA-ES) was deployed to determine the optimal d-q axis current ratio achieving maximum operating torque without overdesign problems. The implementation of the optimized control strategy was rigorously tested on the simulation model, with subsequent validation conducted on a real test bench setup. The outcomes of the proposed technique reveal that the tailored control strategy significantly elevates motor torque performance by almost 22%, marking a pivotal advancement in the domain of high-speed PMSM. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d261a1e0e7c247a488b8324237b2f11c2025-08-20T03:48:01ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202025-05-012510315610.3390/s25103156Performance Optimization of a High-Speed Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drive System for Formula Electric Vehicle ApplicationMahmoud Ibrahim0Oskar Järg1Raigo Seppago2Anton Rassõlkin3Department of Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics, School of Engineering, Tallinn University of Technology, 19086 Tallinn, EstoniaDepartment of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, School of Engineering, Tallinn University of Technology, 19086 Tallinn, EstoniaDepartment of Computer Systems, School of Information Technologies, Tallinn University of Technology, 19086 Tallinn, EstoniaDepartment of Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics, School of Engineering, Tallinn University of Technology, 19086 Tallinn, EstoniaThe proliferation of electric vehicle (EV) racing competitions, such as Formula electric vehicle (FEV) competitions, has intensified the quest for high-performance electric propulsion systems. High-speed permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs) for FEVs necessitate an optimized control strategy that adeptly manages the complex interplay between electromagnetic torque production and minimal power loss, ensuring peak operational efficiency and performance stability across the full speed range. This paper delves into the optimization of high-speed PMSM, pivotal for its application in FEVs. It begins with a thorough overview of the FEV motor’s basic principles, followed by the derivation of a detailed mathematical model that lays the groundwork for subsequent analyses. Utilizing MATLAB/Simulink, a simulation model of the motor drive system was constructed. The proposed strategy synergizes the principles of maximum torque per ampere (MTPA) with the flux weakening control technique instead of conventional zero direct axis current (ZDAC), aiming to push the boundaries of motor performance while navigating the inherent limitations of high-speed operation. Covariance matrix adaptation evolution strategy (CMA-ES) was deployed to determine the optimal d-q axis current ratio achieving maximum operating torque without overdesign problems. The implementation of the optimized control strategy was rigorously tested on the simulation model, with subsequent validation conducted on a real test bench setup. The outcomes of the proposed technique reveal that the tailored control strategy significantly elevates motor torque performance by almost 22%, marking a pivotal advancement in the domain of high-speed PMSM.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/10/3156permanent magnet synchronous motorMTPAvector controlZDAC |
| spellingShingle | Mahmoud Ibrahim Oskar Järg Raigo Seppago Anton Rassõlkin Performance Optimization of a High-Speed Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drive System for Formula Electric Vehicle Application Sensors permanent magnet synchronous motor MTPA vector control ZDAC |
| title | Performance Optimization of a High-Speed Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drive System for Formula Electric Vehicle Application |
| title_full | Performance Optimization of a High-Speed Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drive System for Formula Electric Vehicle Application |
| title_fullStr | Performance Optimization of a High-Speed Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drive System for Formula Electric Vehicle Application |
| title_full_unstemmed | Performance Optimization of a High-Speed Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drive System for Formula Electric Vehicle Application |
| title_short | Performance Optimization of a High-Speed Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drive System for Formula Electric Vehicle Application |
| title_sort | performance optimization of a high speed permanent magnet synchronous motor drive system for formula electric vehicle application |
| topic | permanent magnet synchronous motor MTPA vector control ZDAC |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/10/3156 |
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