Direct Speed Control Based on Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control With Voltage Smoother

A direct speed control strategy based on finite control set model predictive control (FCS-MPC) with a voltage smoother is presented herein. In the proposed concept, a finite set of smoothed voltage vectors characterized by an adjustable amplitude and a movable origin is introduced as voltage candidates in the FCS-MPC scheme. The controller predicts the future current and speed and outputs the optimal smoothed voltage using pulse-width modulation. Owing to this control scheme, an abrupt change in the output voltage, which causes a large current ripple, is avoided without additional computational costs. Simulation and experimental results obtained using a permanent magnet synchronous motor fed by a two-level three-phase inverter show that the proposed method effectively reduces the current ripple while achieving a high dynamic drive compared with the conventional FCS-MPC scheme.