Design and evaluation of a linear switched reluctance actuator for positioning tasks

António Eduardo Vitória Do Espírito SANTO; Maria Do Rosário CALADO

Article Details

Design and evaluation of a linear switched reluctance actuator for positioning tasks

Authors:

António Eduardo Vitória Do Espírito SANTO | Maria Do Rosário CALADO

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 2010 Vol.18 Issue 6, pp.925-942

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2010

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000743835

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6203

pISSN:

1300-0632

Abstract:

 

This paper presents the development of a new linear switched  reluctance actuator and confirms its applicability to perform  positioning tasks.  After the explanation of the actuator working  principle and the presentation of its electromechanical topology, an  analysis is accomplished using a finite elements tool.  Based on the  theoretical results, an experimental prototype that can develop 150 N  was constructed.  Its behaviour is observed under two different  control methods implemented with microcontrollers.  Initially,  position is controlled applying a single pulse-driving scheme.  Meanwhile, significant improvements are obtained with the introduction  of a sliding-mode controller, allowing movements with 1 mm of  resolution.

 

This paper presents the development of a new linear switched  reluctance actuator and confirms its applicability to perform  positioning tasks.  After the explanation of the actuator working  principle and the presentation of its electromechanical topology, an  analysis is accomplished using a finite elements tool.  Based on the  theoretical results, an experimental prototype that can develop 150 N  was constructed.  Its behaviour is observed under two different  control methods implemented with microcontrollers.  Initially,  position is controlled applying a single pulse-driving scheme.  Meanwhile, significant improvements are obtained with the introduction  of a sliding-mode controller, allowing movements with 1 mm of  resolution.

Article Details

Design and evaluation of a linear switched reluctance actuator for positioning tasks

Authors: António Eduardo Vitória Do Espírito SANTO | Maria Do Rosário CALADO

Publisher: TUBITAK

Journal: Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 2010 Vol.18 Issue 6, pp.925-942

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 5/2010

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2000743835

Frequency: Bimonthly

eISSN: 1303-6203

pISSN: 1300-0632

Issues

Authors:

António Eduardo Vitória Do Espírito SANTO | Maria Do Rosário CALADO

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 2010 Vol.18 Issue 6, pp.925-942

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2010

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000743835

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6203

pISSN:

1300-0632