Abstract

Brushless DC (BDC) motors are widely used in aerospace applications because of their high power to weight ratio, low maintenance and reliable operation over long periods of time. These advantages also make them preferred over brushed DC motors for several other applications. But the requirement of an electronic speed controller for commutation and customization for specific applications makes BDC a costly affair. This paper presents a low cost and real time electronic speed controller for BDC motors. The motor is started using the motor phase saturation inductance change method. Further control of the motor is established by monitoring the back emf zero crossing as a feedback. In addition, MATLAB simulink based simulations have been performed to analyse the circuit performance under real time input conditions.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.