Extension of Winding Function Theory for Modeling and Diagnosis of Partial Demagnetization Fault in PMSM Drive

Abstract

This paper proposes the development of a new mathematical model dedicated to the diagnostic of the partial Demagnetization Fault (DF) in Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM). To do this, an extension of the Modified Winding Function Approach (MWFA) is proposed to accurately take into account the air gap asymmetry caused by the Demagnetization Fault (DF) in the PMSM inductances calculation. The calculated inductances are then used in the magnetically coupled electrical circuit model to simulate the PMSM behavior in the different operating modes. Finally, a diagnostic method based on the stator current spectral analysis is used to highlight the PMSM stator current spectral content in the various operating modes (with and without Demagnetization Fault).