Adaptive non‐linear speed control of induction motors

In this paper we present two adaptive non‐linear speed control algorithms for induction motors. They employ input‐output linearization techniques for the motor model in the stator fixed reference frame. The first control algorithm directly tracks speed and rotor flux. The second is designed using torque and rotor flux tracking and is extended for speed control. A key point is that this algorithm ensures exact current limitation in the known parameter case. The adaptation based on Lyapunov design can cope with rotor and stator resistance variations. Significant simulations using sampled controllers are presented emphasizing adaptation and current limitation effects.