Constant Torque Operation of Induction Motors Using Chopper in Rotor Circuit

Abstract

A novel control scheme is investigated for operating induction motors in the constant torque mode. The basic control schemes and analysis of the steady-state performance of the system are presented. Circuit models are used to predict the performance characteristics. A new dc dynamic braking method is proposed and studied that provides very fast braking. Experimental results are presented to verify the theoretical predictions and demonstrate the feasibility of the control schemes.